Eight Views of Omi
近江八景
About This Series
Eight Views of Omi is Tomikichiro Tokuriki's interpretation of the classic Eight Views of Omi (Lake Biwa), a famous set of scenic views in Shiga Prefecture that has been depicted by Japanese artists since the fifteenth century. The tradition was inspired by the Chinese Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, and the Omi version became one of the most celebrated landscape subjects in Japanese art. Tokuriki's prints capture the distinctive atmosphere of each traditional viewpoint around Japan's largest freshwater lake.
Prints in This Series (3)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Eight Views of Omi series?
Eight Views of Omi is Tomikichiro Tokuriki's interpretation of the classic Eight Views of Omi (Lake Biwa), a famous set of scenic views in Shiga Prefecture that has been depicted by Japanese artists since the fifteenth century. The tradition was inspired by the Chinese Eight Views of Xiaoxiang, and the Omi version became one of the most celebrated landscape subjects in Japanese art. Tokuriki's prints capture the distinctive atmosphere of each traditional viewpoint around Japan's largest freshwater lake.
How many prints are in the Eight Views of Omi series?
The Eight Views of Omi series contains 8 prints, created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki.
Who created the Eight Views of Omi series?
The Eight Views of Omi series was created by Tomikichiro Tokuriki (徳力富吉郎).
Can I see all prints from the Eight Views of Omi series?
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