Lakeside at the Byödö-In
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Honolulu Museum of Art
Description
The Byōdō-in at Uji — a Heian-period temple built in 1052 and one of Japan's most celebrated architectural masterpieces — is here viewed from across its reflecting pond, the Phoenix Hall's image doubled in the water. Hiratsuka's woodblock captures the lakeside setting that makes the Byōdō-in unique among Japanese temple complexes, the building appearing to float between sky and its own reflection.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Lakeside at the Byödö-In was created by Hiratsuka Un'ichi (平塚運一).
Lakeside at the Byödö-In depicts landscapes, temples & shrines, and rivers & lakes.