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| Artist: | Kawase Hasui (1883-1957) — 川瀬巴水 |
| Title: | Phoenix Hall, Byodo Temple, Uji — 宇治平等院鳳凰堂 |
| Series: | Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II, Kansai Edition |
| Date of first edition?: | 1933/9 |
| Publisher (first edition)?: | Watanabe Shozaburo — 渡辺 |
| Publisher (this edition)?: | Watanabe Shozaburo — 渡辺 |
| Medium (first edition): | Woodblock |
| Medium (this edition): | Woodblock |
| Format (first edition): | Oban
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| Format (this edition): | Oban |
| DB artwork code: | 44114 |
| Notes (first edition)?: |
Original Japanese woodblock print by Hasui, Kawase (1863-1957). Left wing of the Byodo-in Temple in Uji-Renge near Kyoto. Date: 1933 (early edition). Publisher: Watanabe. Signature: Hasui with Sui-seal.
Size: c. 10.04 x 14.96 inches (25,5 x 38 cm), oban.
川瀬巴水
「日本風景集II 関西篇」
宇治平等院鳳凰堂
サイズ： 約３９cm×２６cm
Documentation: Kawase Hasui: The Complete Woodblock Prints, Hotei, 2003
Byodo Temple, formerly the villa of Fujiwara-no-Michinaga, was converted into a temple by his son, the Kanpaku (Imperial Regent), Fujiwara-no-Yorimichi, in 1052, during the glory period of the Fujiwara family. Phoenix Hall was built in the following year. A National Treasure, it is the only building dating back to the time of the temple's establishment. Its graceful appearance conjures up a paradise dreamed of by the Heian aristocracy. The garden, designated as a special place of scenic beauty, is a relic of the Heian Period. This majestic garden centers around Phoenix Hall and incorporates the surrounding natural scenery, including the clear water of the Uji River and the mountains in front.
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| Notes (this edition)?: |
| The following information was taken from the original web listing of this artwork. Note that there may be some inaccuracies:
KAWASE HASUI
Phoenix Hall, Byodo Temple, Uji, from the series: Collection of Scenic Views of Japan II
Date: originally published 1933, published by Watanabe, this is a lifetime edition
Size: oban, approx. 10.25" x 15.4"
Condition: VG, light crease and pucker in upper right corner, glue spot in upper corners on verso, otherwise fine
Impression: Fine, solid key lines, nice surface texture, tight registration
Color: Fine, deep saturated color and bleed through to verso; some color loss at upper left near margin |
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| Artist Bio: |
川瀬 巴水。1883年（明治16年）5月18日 - 1957年（昭和32年）11月7 日）。大正・昭和期の浮世絵師、版画家。1918年 （大正7年）、風景画家として世に出る。以後、数多くの木版画を発表。 衰退した日本の浮世絵版画を復興すべく吉田博らとともに新しい浮世絵版画の叙情的世界に、自然に肉薄する近代人の視点を導入することにより、独自の世界を展開した。享年74歳。 |
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