Ishiyama Temple, December 1917
Itō Shinsui; Publisher: Watanabe Shōzaburōexpand_more
Woodblock print; ink and color on paperexpand_more
Gift of Ellen and Fred Wellsexpand_more 2002.161.17.9
Not on Viewexpand_more
According to tradition, in the 11th century Lady Murasaki began writing her famous novel, The Tale of Genji, while seated on a veranda at Ishiyama Temple, on the shore of Lake Biwa. The sight of the harvest moon rising over the lake inspired her. Thus, for most Japanese, Shinsui’s view of a full moon shining on an empty covered veranda at Ishiyama Temple evokes thoughts of the famous author composing her novel of courtly love.
Details
- Title
- Ishiyama Temple
- Artist Life
- 1898 - 1972
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2002.161.17.9
- Provenance
- Tobin
- Curator Approved
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