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Shisendo Kyoto (F) by Saito Kiyoshi — Japanese Woodblock Print, 1965

Shisendo Kyoto (F)

by Saito Kiyoshi

Sōsaku-hanga
Date:
1965
Medium:
Woodblock Print
Image courtesy of
Artsy

Description

"Shisendo Kyoto" is a woodblock by Saito Kiyoshi that captures the evocative beauty of the depicted scene.

The woodblock technique allows for the characteristic interplay of precise line work and subtle color gradation that gives the image its distinctive presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shisendo Kyoto (F) was created by Saito Kiyoshi (斎藤清) in 1965.