January, 1972 – The Heian Shrine in Kyoto

Artist Nishijima, Takeshi (Japanese, 1929–2003)

Date1971

Mediumhand stencil-dyed print, ink and color on handmade kozo paper

ClassificationsPrints

Credit LineGift from the Judith and Paul A. Falcigno Collection

Terms

Object number2010.189.2

DescriptionMany sites in Japan are famous for their associations with poetic, literary references as well as historical importance and/or scenic, seasonal beauty. This small but representative selection of stencil-dyed images of famous places by Nishijima Takeshi includes a view of the beautiful Matsushima (“Pine Islands”) celebrated in numerous verses. The haiku poet Matsuo Bashō (1644-94) was so awestruck that he composed a verse that reads:

Matsushima ah! / A-ah, Matsushima, ah! / Matsushima, ah!
松島や / ああ松島や / 松島や

Also featured are also views of the famous Daikaku and Kiyomizu temples and the Heian Shrine. The Ozawa Pond at Daikaku Temple is considered a special place for viewing the rising moon from boats. A moon-viewing party is held at the temple every year around the date of the harvest moon in mid-September.

Other calendar sheets emphasize experiences such as white-water boat rides down the scenic Hōzu River (starts northwest of Kyoto and snakes down to western Kyoto) or a visit to the village of Nambu in Tōhoku with its old, traditional thatched-roof buildings.

Label TextFAMOUS PLACES Many sites in Japan are famous for their associations with poetic, literary references as well as historical importance and/or scenic, seasonal beauty. This small but representative selection of stencil-dyed images of famous places by Nishijima Takeshi includes a view of the beautiful Matsushima (“Pine Islands”) celebrated in numerous verses. The haiku poet Matsuo Bashō (1644-94) was so awestruck that he composed a verse that reads: Matsushima ah! / A-ah, Matsushima, ah! / Matsushima, ah! 松島や / ああ松島や / 松島や Also featured are also views of the famous Daikaku and Kiyomizu temples and the Heian Shrine. The Ozawa Pond at Daikaku Temple is considered a special place for viewing the rising moon from boats. A moon-viewing party is held at the temple every year around the date of the harvest moon in mid-September. Other calendar sheets emphasize experiences such as white-water boat rides down the scenic Hōzu River (starts northwest of Kyoto and snakes down to western Kyoto) or a visit to the village of Nambu in Tōhoku with its old, traditional thatched-roof buildings. ProvenancePaul A. Falcigno and Judy Mansfield, Hamden, CT

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