Nawa Shrine in Snow
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Description
Nawa Shrine — the small Shinto shrine in Kyoto's Fushimi district dedicated to Nawa Nagatoshi, another loyal warrior of Emperor Go-Daigo's Kemmu Restoration — appears under snow in this winter composition by Tokuriki. The shrine's enclosure under a blanket of snow creates the austere, silent quality that Tokuriki found most compelling in winter subjects: the sacred precinct reduced to its essential geometry by the season's covering, the familiar landmarks of the shrine — stone lanterns, gate, hall — transformed into white shapes.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nawa Shrine in Snow was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Nawa Shrine in Snow uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Nawa Shrine in Snow was published by Unsodo.
Nawa Shrine in Snow depicts snow scenes and temples & shrines.