October (The Full-Moon Night at the Gate of the Chionin Monastery)
十月 (知恩院山門月夜)
- Series:
- Twelve Months of Kyoto (print 10 of 12)
- Date:
- second half 20th century
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Chuban
- Dimensions:
- 25.1 × 28.3 cm
- Publisher:
- Unsodo
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Typical Price
For October, Tokuriki captures a full moon illuminating the massive gate of Chion-in, headquarters of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. The interplay of moonlight and shadow across the enormous sanmon gate creates one of the series' most poetic compositions. Unsodo editions generally trade between $75-$300, and the nocturnal atmosphere makes this a favorite among collectors who appreciate Tokuriki's evening scenes.
Description
A full moon illuminating the great gate of Chion-in temple, from the series of twelve months of Kyoto.
