Himeji Castle
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
Himeji Castle — the "White Heron Castle," considered the finest surviving example of Japanese castle architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage site — rises in its multilayered white perfection in this standalone Tokuriki print, its complex assembly of towers and walls creating a composition of extraordinary architectural richness. Tokuriki's Himeji print is among his most accomplished castle compositions, the castle's visual complexity and its luminous white surfaces providing exactly the kind of architectural subject that suited his mature printmaking style.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Himeji Castle was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Himeji Castle uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Himeji Castle was published by Unsodo.
Himeji Castle depicts castles.