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Kobayashi Kiyochika
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915) was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints and paintings, particularly his landscapes and scenes of daily life during the Meiji period. He played a significant role in the transition of ukiyo-e woodblock printing into the modern era, incorporating Western techniques and perspectives into his works. Kiyochika's prints often featured dramatic compositions, bold contrasts of light and shadow, and innovative use of perspective. He captured the rapidly changing landscape of Japan during the Meiji Restoration, providing valuable historical and cultural insights through his art.
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915) was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints and paintings, particularly his landscapes and scenes of daily life during the Meiji period. He played a s...
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Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915) was a Japanese artist known for his woodblock prints and paintings, particularly his landscapes and scenes of daily life during the Meiji period. He played a significant role in the transition of ukiyo-e woodblock printing into the modern era, incorporating Western techniques and perspectives into his works. Kiyochika's prints often featured dramatic compositions, bold contrasts of light and shadow, and innovative use of perspective. He captured the rapidly changing landscape of Japan during the Meiji Restoration, providing valuable historical and cultural insights through his art.
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The Great Fire at Ryōgoku Bridge
Deki-Ai no Chiso
Views from the Coast
Arashiyama, Kyoto
Kiyochika Woodblock Exhibition
Inner Valley at Tsukigase
View of Mount Fuji from Hakone Mountains
Captain Kani Ichita
A Thousand Stakes
Main Gate of the Second Exposition at Tokyo
Sweet Sake House at the Foot of Mount Hakone
View of Sunrise at Hyappongui in Ryogoku, Tokyo
Rainy Night at Yanagiwara
View Inside Ueno Park
Hen, Rooster & Dragonfly
Umewaka Shrine
Night on the Sumida River
Fireworks at Ike-no-Hata
Hakone Sokura Yumoto, Manenbashi
Two Deer
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