Heijo Botandai from the Series of One Hundred Views of New Japan
- Date:
- April 1940
- Medium:
- Ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 24.8 × 31.4 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Heijō Botandai — the peony terrace at the ancient capital of Paekche in Korea — is depicted here as part of the influential "One Hundred Views of New Japan" series, a government-supported publishing project of 1940. Hiratsuka's ink and color print renders the historic site with the clarity of his mature architectural approach. The series documented Japan's expanded imperial territories as well as the home islands.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Heijo Botandai from the Series of One Hundred Views of New Japan was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in April 1940.
Yes — Heijo Botandai from the Series of One Hundred Views of New Japan is part of the of One Hundred Views of New Japan series by Hiratsuka Un'ichi.
Heijo Botandai from the Series of One Hundred Views of New Japan depicts landscapes.
Heijo Botandai from the Series of One Hundred Views of New Japan measures 24.8 × 31.4 cm.