Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai")
釣鐘堂
釣鐘堂
This temple bell scene from the Four Landscapes series at Heirinji is one of Toshi Yoshida's more contemplative Japanese subjects, evoking the stillness of a Zen monastery. Jizuri editions typically trade between $500-$1,500, and studio prints from the family workshop sell for $250-$800. As part of a named series, this print has slightly stronger demand than standalone landscapes, especially when collectors pursue the complete set.
The Heirinji Temple Bell from the series "Four Landscapes" (Fukei yondai) is a 1951 color woodblock print that captures the moment of stillness before or after the great bronze bell of the Rinzai Zen temple rings. Temple bells in Japanese culture mark temporal boundaries — the bell at Heirinji in Saitama Province rings one hundred and eight times at New Year to dispel the one hundred and eight human desires — and Yoshida's composition invests the subject with this ritual significance. The bell's bronze surface and the timber belfry structure are rendered with the material attentiveness that distinguishes his best traditional subjects.
伏見稲荷
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
Uji Byodoin no ichibu
1921
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") (釣鐘堂) was created by Toshi Yoshida (吉田遠志) in 1951.
Yes — Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") is part of the Four Landscapes series by Toshi Yoshida.
Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on color woodblock print.
Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") was published by Yoshida Studio (1951).
Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") depicts temples & shrines.
Heirinji Temple Bell (Tsuriganedo), from the series "Four Landscapes" ("Fukei yondai") measures 24.3 × 37.2 cm (Oban format).
