The Autumn Moon on Ishiyama
1857
Hiroshige transports viewers to a serene night at Ishiyama-dera temple, where a dramatic full moon bursts through stylized clouds to shine over Lake Biwa. This piece is part of his 'Eight Views of Omi' series, capturing a location famous for moon-viewing poetry parties in the Edo period. You can see the iconic Seta Bridge stretching across the water in the distance, while a vibrant red pavilion nestles into the rocky cliffs in the foreground. The calligraphy floating in the sky adds a poetic layer, referencing the classical beauty of the autumn moon at this specific spot.
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- Woodblock print
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- Paper
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