Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 98879

Shoji Lake (Mt Fuji)

精進湖(しょうじ)

Artist / 作者
Tsuchiya Koitsu土屋光逸
Date / 年代
1934
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Showa / jaodb
Digital record / 画像記録
1200 × 802 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Japanese Art Open Database
Published by / 公開者
水野ナギ
Rights / 権利
No reusable image license documented
Attribution / 表記
Japanese Art Open Database

Catalog note / 解説

Koitsu, Tsuchiya- Shoji Lake (Mt Fuji)- Full11.jpg: Monday, 16 May 2005 What a spectacular view of Mount Fuji! The image is of mountain with the late afternoon sun behind and somewhat to the right of Fugi, The light from near the horizon silhouettes the profile and highlights the snow at the peak. Fuji casts a shadow self in the water almost as dark as itself. These shadows only hint at foothills. The whole woodblock is composed of delicate gradations of blue and green, punctuated only by a sailboat and its reflection. The reflections are pure Koitsu technique, unique to his art, subtle intermingling of shades and shapes. Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu 1876-1950 Date: original image September, 193…

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