Kikyo-mon Gate
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Typical Price
The Kikyo Mon Gate at the Imperial Palace grounds is a dignified Tokyo subject reflecting Kasamatsu's fondness for architectural landmarks. Watanabe lifetime editions range from $800-$2,000. This relatively understated composition appeals to collectors who prefer architectural precision over the more atmospheric rain and night scenes that dominate his market.
Description
The Kikyomon Gate — one of the secondary gates of the old Edo Castle complex that forms the Imperial Palace — stands in the composed stillness of the palace grounds, its stone foundations and wooden superstructure representing the layered military architecture of the Tokugawa fortification system. Kasamatsu's repeated visits to the palace moat and gate complexes reflect his sustained interest in the archaeology of power embedded in central Tokyo's landscape — how the Tokugawa defensive system continues to shape the modern city's geography.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kikyo-mon Gate was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Kikyo-mon Gate uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Kikyo-mon Gate was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Kikyo-mon Gate depicts architecture.