Kotohiki Shrine, Sanuki Province, Moon, from
Description
A print depicting Kotohiki Shrine in Sanuki Province (present-day Kagawa Prefecture, Shikoku) under a full moon — combining scenic shrine landscape with the atmospheric power of moonrise over a famous religious site. Kotohiki Shrine (Kotohi Jinja) was known as one of the sacred sites of Shikoku's pilgrimage circuit, and its combination with moonlight imagery creates a composition that honors both the shrine's sacred character and the aesthetic tradition of moon-viewing at famous places. Chikanobu's handling of the moonlit water surface would employ the bokashi technique to render atmospheric depth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kotohiki Shrine, Sanuki Province, Moon, from was created by Toyohara Chikanobu (豊原周延).
Kotohiki Shrine, Sanuki Province, Moon, from depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and moonlight.