Sanzen'in ,Ohara, 1960
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- harashobo
Description
The garden of Sanzenin temple in Ohara, photographed in autumn 1960, shows the ancient moss garden beneath maples turning red, the low Buddhist hall of the Ojo-Gokuraku-in visible through the trees. Sanzenin's garden — one of the most celebrated in Japan — achieves its effect through the deep green of moss covering every surface, which in autumn contrast with the overhead canopy of deciduous trees in full color. Kasamatsu captures this layered chromatic drama in a late-career print reflecting his continued engagement with Kyoto's seasonal landscapes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sanzen'in ,Ohara, 1960 was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Sanzen'in ,Ohara, 1960 was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Sanzen'in ,Ohara, 1960 depicts temples & shrines, gardens, and autumn foliage.