Kangetsu Bridge
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Doi Sadaichi
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Description
Kangetsu Bridge — "Moon-viewing Bridge" — appears in Koitsu's work as an intimate garden span, its arching form reflected in the still water beneath it and ideally positioned for the contemplation of a moon rising above the trees. The bridge's name encapsulates the aesthetic program of Japanese garden design, which arranges stone, water, and plantings to frame the natural world as a series of composed views. Koitsu's bokashi sky above the bridge captures the twilight moment when moongazing was at its most rewarding.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kangetsu Bridge was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Kangetsu Bridge uses Bokashi, on woodblock print.
Kangetsu Bridge was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Kangetsu Bridge depicts landscapes and bridges.