Kiyomizu Temple rising above snow-covered Kyoto hills is one of Tokuriki's most atmospheric compositions, combining two beloved motifs: the famous hillside temple and fresh winter snowfall. The white-on-white palette punctuated by the temple's vermillion accents demonstrates sophisticated color control in the woodblock medium. Publisher editions typically sell for $75-$300, with the iconic subject ensuring this remains among his most sought-after individual prints.
Kiyomizudera — the "pure water temple" on Kyoto's eastern hills, its famous wooden stage cantilevered out over the steep hillside without a single nail — appears under snow in this winter composition by Tokuriki. The temple in snow is one of Kyoto's most dramatic winter views, the wooden stage and surrounding structures transformed by white into something austere and otherworldly, their familiar shapes defamiliarized by the season. Tokuriki was drawn repeatedly to Kiyomizudera, and this snow version is among his most atmospheric approaches to the famous landmark.
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Yuki no Miyajima
1929
Color woodblock print; oban
1932
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Kiyomizu Temple in the Snow was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Kiyomizu Temple in the Snow uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Kiyomizu Temple in the Snow was published by Unsodo.
Kiyomizu Temple in the Snow depicts snow scenes and temples & shrines, set at Kyoto, Kiyomizu Temple.
