"The Inner Hall of Asakusa Kannon/浅草観世音の内堂" is a woodblock by Narazaki Eisho that showcases the artist's distinctive creative vision.
As a [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) work, this piece reflects the movement's emphasis on collaboration between artist, carver, and printer to achieve technical refinement and atmospheric beauty. The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence. Dating to 1932, this work was created during a period of creative ferment in Japanese printmaking.
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
The Inner Hall of Asakusa Kannon/浅草観世音の内堂 was created by Narazaki Eisho (楢崎栄昌) in 1932.
The Inner Hall of Asakusa Kannon/浅草観世音の内堂 depicts urban scenes, temples & shrines, and religious.
