Night Rain at Karasaki, from the series Eight Views of O-mi. Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797-1858 Tokyo (Edo)). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Image: 8 3/4 × 13 5/8 in. (22.2 × 34.6 cm). Date: ca. 1835.Karasaki was famous for its ancient pine tree, which was revered as sacred. Images of Karasaki in the evening rain were among the earliest manifestations of the Eight Views theme, set at O-mi, the area around Lake Biwa, southeast of Kyoto. The impression of drenching rain was achieved by a screen of fine, vertical ink lines superimposed over the muted tonal gradations of the huge pine that dominates the picture.Hiroshige, one of Japan's foremost landscapists, designed two extremely popular series: Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.
This asset has restrictions and cannot be purchased online. Get in touch for more details.
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Night Rain at Karasaki, from the series Eight Views of O-mi. Artist: Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797-1858 Tokyo (Edo)). Culture: Japan. Dimensions: Image: 8 3/4 × 13 5/8 in. (22.2 × 34.6 cm). Date: ca. 1835.Karasaki was famous for its ancient pine tree, which was revered as sacred. Images of Karasaki in the evening rain were among the earliest manifestations of the Eight Views theme, set at O-mi, the area around Lake Biwa, southeast of Kyoto. The impression of drenching rain was achieved by a screen of fine, vertical ink lines superimposed over the muted tonal gradations of the huge pine that dominates the picture.Hiroshige, one of Japan's foremost landscapists, designed two extremely popular series: Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido and One Hundred Famous Views of Edo. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. by Album/Album Archivo is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 4409-17417241Rights ManagedCredit Line:Album/Album Archivo/SuperStockCollection:Album Archivo Contributor:Album Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:4278×2784
