Juji Gorge at Kurobe River
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Source:
- japancoll
Description
The Kurobe River gorge in Toyama prefecture is one of Japan's most dramatic landscapes — a deep ravine cut through the Hida Mountains where precipitous cliffs plunge to rushing rapids below. The Juji Gorge (crossed by a rope bridge at the J-shaped bend) was a destination for artists and hikers who sought the raw grandeur of alpine terrain. Henmi's rendering of this dramatic landscape demonstrates his willingness to leave the urban and coastal subjects of his Tokyo period for the mountains of the Japanese interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Juji Gorge at Kurobe River was created by Henmi Takashi (逸見享).
Juji Gorge at Kurobe River depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and mountains.