Benten Shrine at Inokashira Pond
井之頭弁天
- Date:
- 1953
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Dimensions:
- 24 × 36 cm
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Typical Price
This tranquil view of the Benten Shrine at Inokashira Pond is a classic Watanabe-published Kasamatsu scene combining water, foliage, and architecture. Standard lifetime editions fetch $800-$2,200. The reflection of the shrine on the pond surface demonstrates the skilled bokashi printing that Watanabe's artisans were renowned for.
Description
The Benten Shrine on Inokashira Pond in western Tokyo, surrounded by lush foliage.
