Ichinotani
- Date:
- 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Ichinotani in Hyogo Prefecture is the site of a decisive 1184 battle in the Genpei War — the narrow coastal defile where Minamoto warriors ambushed the Taira clan from the cliffs above. Hiratsuka renders the landscape of this famous battle site with his characteristic attention to topography, the cliffs and sea that made the location both strategically vital and historically resonant.
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Lake Kugushi in Wakasa Province (Wakasa Kugushiko), from the series Souvenirs of Travel I (Tabi miyage dai isshu)"
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1920
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Autumn Maple Leaves at Takao, from the album Eight Views of Kyoto (Kyôto hakkei)
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The Beach at Kaiganji in Sanuki Province (Sanuki Kaiganji no hama), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition (Nihon fukei shu II Kansai hen)"
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Tea Kettle, section of a sheet from the series "Mirror of Stone Rubbings of Views of the Provinces" (Kohon meihitsu ishizuri kagami)
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ichinotani was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 20th century.
Ichinotani depicts landscapes, seascapes, and warriors.