Futaro shrine, Nikko
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Doi Sadaichi
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
Futarasan Shrine at Nikko — one of the three great shrines of the sacred mountain complex — appears here in Koitsu's characteristic treatment, the ornate Edo-period gate architecture set against a forest of ancient cryptomeria. The shrine, dedicated to the deities of Mount Nantai, Nyoho, and Taro, was a major pilgrimage destination accessible by the Sacred Bridge that Koitsu also depicted. The bokashi gradation of the sky through the tree canopy creates the atmospheric depth that distinguishes this image from straightforward architectural illustration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Futaro shrine, Nikko was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Futaro shrine, Nikko uses Bokashi, on woodblock print.
Futaro shrine, Nikko was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Futaro shrine, Nikko depicts temples & shrines, set at Nikko.