Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (first edition)
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- First edition
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Typical Price
First editions of the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura display the superior printing quality that the Watanabe workshop reserved for initial runs. Expect $1,500-$4,000 for confirmed first printings. The shrine's grand staircase and towering ginkgo tree are rendered with a crispness and color depth that diminish noticeably in later impressions.
Description
The Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine in Kamakura appears in this first edition as Kasamatsu originally composed the image, before the printing blocks wore through multiple impressions. The shrine — heart of medieval Kamakura's warrior culture and center of Hachiman worship in the Kanto region — presented him with a subject of historical gravity and architectural presence. First edition impressions typically show crisper block edges and more luminous colors, making them the most sought-after states of his published prints.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (first edition) was created by Shiro Kasamatsu (笠松紫浪).
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (first edition) uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (first edition) was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine (first edition) depicts temples & shrines.