Ukimi-do
浮見堂
by Takeji Asano
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Ukiyo-e.org (via Artelino)
Typical Price
Ukimi-do, the floating pavilion on Lake Biwa near Otsu, is rendered here with Asano's characteristic attention to reflections and water. This scenic view generally trades between $200-$600. The composition's tranquil mood and architectural precision make it representative of Asano's best landscape work.
Description
Ukimi-do — the "floating hall" — at Ukimido in Nara's Sarusawa Pond or at Katata on Lake Biwa is a small hexagonal Buddhist hall built on pilings over the water, its form appearing to float above the lake's surface. Asano was particularly drawn to sacred structures situated at the intersection of land and water, where the reflection in the still surface doubled the architectural form and the sense of the building's isolation created an atmosphere of contemplative remove. The ukimi-do's unusual position — neither fully land-based nor fully on water — gave it a dreamlike quality well suited to his atmospheric woodblock style.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ukimi-do (浮見堂) was created by Takeji Asano (浅野竹二).
Ukimi-do uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on woodblock print.
Ukimi-do was published by Unsodo.
Ukimi-do depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and rivers & lakes.