Autumn Moon at Ishiyama (Ishiyama shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)"
- Series:
- Eight Views of Omi (print 4 of 1)
- Date:
- c. 1834
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print; oban
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Ishiyama-dera, the ancient temple on a rocky promontory at the southern end of Lake Biwa, was famous as the place where Murasaki Shikibu composed the opening chapter of "The Tale of Genji." This oban print from the "Eight Views of Omi" series captures the autumn moon rising over the lake, its light filtering through the temple's pine trees and illuminating the calm water below. The autumnal moon at Ishiyama was one of the most celebrated of the eight views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Autumn Moon at Ishiyama (Ishiyama shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)" was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重) in c. 1834.
Yes — Autumn Moon at Ishiyama (Ishiyama shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)" is part of the Eight Views of Omi series (print 4 of 1) by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Autumn Moon at Ishiyama (Ishiyama shugetsu), from the series "Eight Views of Omi (Omi hakkei no uchi)" depicts landscapes, moonlight, and night scenes.