Inner Sanctuary of Kōya-san
- Date:
- 1941
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink on paper
- Dimensions:
- 42.2 × 51.1 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
The inner sanctuary of Kōya-san — the Okunoin, where Kōbō Daishi is said to rest in eternal meditation surrounded by thousands of stone lanterns — is rendered in Hiratsuka's direct ink-on-paper woodblock. The 1941 print captures the sacred forest's atmospheric density, the cypress trees and stone monuments creating a space that is both outdoor and interior.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Inner Sanctuary of Kōya-san was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一) in 1941.
Inner Sanctuary of Kōya-san depicts temples & shrines, religious, and trees.
Inner Sanctuary of Kōya-san measures 42.2 × 51.1 cm.