Sketches of Famous Places in Japan: Asakusa Kinryūzan Temple
1938
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1938
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows a tall wooden pagoda at night, lit softly by a bright moon. The building has multiple curved roofs stacked on top of each other, with a spire rising from the center. Trees with dark leaves frame the left side, and a fence runs along the base of the temple. The ground looks wet, with patches of blue flowers scattered around. The artist used simple colors—deep blues, grays, and warm wood tones—to create a calm night scene. The moon’s light makes the temple stand out against the dark sky. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Check out Tsuchiya Kōitsu (Japanese, 1870–1949).
