Passing the Yaneiwa Rocks
Titles
- Yaneiwa [ni] tassu
- 達广岩
Artist
Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
(Japanese, 1760–1849)
Publisher
Unknown Publisher
Date1838-1849
GeographyJapan
MediumInk and color on paper
Technique: Nishiki-e (Woodblock print with color blocks)
Dimensions3 5/8 x 5 3/16 in. (9.2 x 13.1 cm)
ClassificationsPrints
Credit LineGift of James A. Michener, 1991 (22575)
Object number22575
DescriptionThis suite of prints appears to be a reinterpretation of the images that Odagiri Shunkö (1810-1888) produced for his version of Famous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho Zue), 1838-1841.This image likely depicts Ogawayama, a mountain bordering modern-day Nagoya and Yamanashi prefectures that is famous for its enormous boulders, one of which is known as the "Roof Boulder" (Yaneiwa)
Portfolio/SeriesFamous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho)?
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Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
