Night Scene of Kitano Shrine
北野神社夜
by Takeji Asano
- Date:
- 1952
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Ukiyo-e.org (via Artelino)
Typical Price
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine at night presents a subject steeped in Kyoto history and folklore, as the shrine dedicated to the god of learning takes on an otherworldly presence after dark. Asano's treatment of artificial and ambient light against dark temple architecture typically commands $200-$600. The Kitano Shrine's distinctive plum tree motifs may add seasonal interest to the composition.
Description
Warm candle lights illuminate the entrance of Kitano shrine in the evening.
