Wakamiya Shrine and Himaka Island
Titles
- 若宮社 ヒマカ
- Wakamiya Himaka
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 (22586)
Object number22586
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.Wakamiya Shrine is located in modern day Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. On the right side of the print, Himaka Island, located off the coast of Nagoya, can be seen in the distance.
Portfolio/SeriesFamous Views of Owari Province (Owari Meisho)?
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Katsushika Hokusai / Katsukawa Shunrō / Katsushika Taito / Kakō
1838-1849
