De Komoro rivier bij Tennoji
Medium
nishiki-e
Dimensions
231; 337
About this artwork
verzamelaarsmerk, verso, gestempeld: Lugt 2760
Art Historical Context
**De Komoro rivier bijnoji** is a captivating *nishiki-e* woodblock print by Kobayashi Kiyochika, created 1880. Measuring just 231 mm high by 337 mm wide, this intimate landscape captures the serene Komoro River near Tenno in Osaka, Japan, during the early Meiji era. Kiyika, a pioneering ukiyo-e artist1847–1915), blended traditional Japanese printmaking with emerging Western influences like perspective and subtle shading, marking a transition from Edo-period aesthetics to modern sensibilities. As a *nishiki-e*—literally "brocade picture"—the work showcases the exquisite technique of multilaye...
About the Artist
Kobayashi Kiyochika · 1847–1915
Japanese, 1847–1915