True View of Benten at Inokashira from the series Gekkō’s Miscellaney
by Ogata Gekko
- Series:
- Gekkō’s Miscellaney
- Date:
- c. 1886–1899
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Description
The 1886 True View of Benten at Inokashira from Gekko's Miscellany is among his earliest published works, depicting the popular shrine on the island in Inokashira Pond that was a beloved excursion destination for Edo residents. The combination of shrine architecture, water setting, and the recreational atmosphere of a suburban sanctuary gave Gekko a subject that combined landscape, religious imagery, and genre observation—the formula that would characterize his most popular commercial series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
True View of Benten at Inokashira from the series Gekkō’s Miscellaney was created by Ogata Gekko (尾形月耕) in c. 1886–1899.
Yes — True View of Benten at Inokashira from the series Gekkō’s Miscellaney is part of the Gekkō’s Miscellaney series by Ogata Gekko.
True View of Benten at Inokashira from the series Gekkō’s Miscellaney depicts landscapes.