Sado kinzan oku ana no zu 佐渡金山奥穴の図 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Source:
- British Museum
Description
Sado Island in the Japan Sea was famous historically for its gold mines, and this print from the "One Hundred Famous Views of the Provinces" depicts the interior of the mountain mine workings — the "oku ana," or inner tunnels. The claustrophobic world of the mine, lit by torchlight and worked by laborers, offers a striking counterpoint to Hiroshige's usual open-air landscapes.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sado kinzan oku ana no zu 佐渡金山奥穴の図 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 was created by Utagawa Hiroshige (歌川広重).
Yes — Sado kinzan oku ana no zu 佐渡金山奥穴の図 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 is part of the Famous Places in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho) series by Utagawa Hiroshige.
Sado kinzan oku ana no zu 佐渡金山奥穴の図 / Shokoku Meisho Hyakkei 諸国名所百景 depicts landscapes, figures, and craftspeople.