Himeji Castle, Japan's most magnificent surviving fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most popular subjects across all of Japanese printmaking. Tokuriki's rendering emphasizes the castle's soaring white walls and complex roof structure. Publisher editions typically sell for $50-$250, with the subject's broad appeal ensuring steady demand from both print collectors and castle enthusiasts.
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.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
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.
