Tojinbo Cliff
by Takeji Asano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Ukiyo-e.org (via Artelino)
Typical Price
The dramatic sea cliffs of Tojinbo on the Fukui coast provide Asano with a powerful subject far removed from his usual temple grounds. Rugged coastal scenery is uncommon in his catalog, and this print captures the raw geological drama of the columnar basalt formations. Standard editions typically sell for $150-$500.
Description
Tojinbo Cliff presents the extraordinary basalt columns of the Fukui Prefecture coastline — a geological formation created by volcanic activity that produced hexagonal rock columns rising directly from the sea. The dramatic vertical faces of the cliff, with waves breaking at their base, provided Asano with a natural subject of considerable visual power, the geological structure creating a ready-made compositional grid of vertical elements against the horizontal of the Sea of Japan. Tojinbo was among the most visited scenic spots on the Japan Sea coast.
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Featured in Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tojinbo Cliff was created by Takeji Asano (浅野竹二).
Tojinbo Cliff uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Tojinbo Cliff was published by Unsodo.
Tojinbo Cliff depicts landscapes and seascapes.