Arashiyama — 嵐山
- Date:
- Not set
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Arashiyama — the "Storm Mountain" district at the western edge of Kyoto, where the Oi River cuts through bamboo groves and forested slopes — is one of Kotozuka's most natural subjects. The area's combination of water, mountain, and famous vegetation (the bamboo grove, the cherry blossoms, the autumn maple) made it one of the most painted sites in Japanese landscape art. Kotozuka's print captures the atmosphere of this celebrated natural setting with the woodblock technique's capacity for rich, layered color.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arashiyama — 嵐山 was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in Not set.
Arashiyama — 嵐山 depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and trees, set at Arashiyama.