Gamman-ga-Fuchi in Nikko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Gamman-ga-Fuchi in Nikko is a stretch of the Daiya River where deep pools and volcanic rock formations created an otherworldly landscape of mist, dark water, and ancient stone. The "Fuchi" designation indicated a deep, still pool in a river — places associated with river deities and considered spiritually charged. Shotei renders the gorge with the dark water, wet stone, and overhanging vegetation that gave Gamman-ga-Fuchi its reputation as one of Nikko's most atmospherically intense natural features.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Gamman-ga-Fuchi in Nikko was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭).
Gamman-ga-Fuchi in Nikko was published by Watanabe Shozaburo.
Gamman-ga-Fuchi in Nikko depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and mountains, set at Nikko.