Shishinden
- Date:
- 1949
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Dated 1949, the Shishinden — the ceremonial hall of state in the Kyoto Imperial Palace precinct, where the enthronement of the Meiji Emperor was conducted, and where traditionally the emperors' most important ceremonies took place — presents Kotozuka with a subject of profound historical and ceremonial significance. The white-gravel forecourt, the raised floor hall with its dramatic rooflines, and the flanking tachibana and cherry trees combine architectural formality with natural grace. Kotozuka's 1949 print approaches this imperial subject with appropriate compositional gravitas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Shishinden was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in 1949.
Shishinden depicts landscapes, architecture, and gardens.