絵本高麗嶽|Picture Book of the Foot and Peak of the Mountain (Ehon komagatake 絵本高麗嶽
1802, first month (Kyōwa 2)
Medium
Set of three woodblock printed books; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
each: 8 7/8 × 6 1/8 in. (22.5 × 15.5 cm)
Classification
Illustrated Books
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Purchase, Mary and James G. Wallach Foundation Gift, 2013
Accession Number
2013.809a–c
Tags
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the Metropolitan Museum Art's Asian Art collection where Kitao Shigemasa *Picture Book of the and Peak of the MountainEhon Komagatake)* captivates with its-period charm. Published in first month of 1802 (Kyōwa ), this exquisite set three woodblock-printed books a compact 8⅞ 6⅛ inches each perfect for intimate viewing.emasa, a master of uki-e illustration, brings the beauty of Mount Komagake to life using vibrant ink and color on paper showcasing the refined techniques of woodblock printing that allowed mass production of detailed, imagery. During Japan's Edo (1615–1868), *ehon or p...
About the Artist
Kitao Shigemasa 北尾重政 (Japanese) · 1739 –1820
Japanese, 1739–1820