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Kiyochika Kobayashi Collection

Kobayashi Kiyochika, a renowned Japanese artist of the late 19th century, captured various aspects of his country's history and culture through his mesmerizing artworks

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Mt. Fuji at Dusk from Edo Bridge, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Mt. Fuji at Dusk from Edo Bridge, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Mt. Fuji at Dusk from Edo Bridge, 1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Heavy Snow at Toshogu Shrine in Ueno, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Heavy Snow at Toshogu Shrine in Ueno, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Heavy Snow at Toshogu Shrine in Ueno, 1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Koromo River below the Temple Tennoji, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Koromo River below the Temple Tennoji, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Koromo River below the Temple Tennoji, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Monkey Bridge, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Monkey Bridge, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Monkey Bridge, 1896. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Tagonoura, near Fuji, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Tagonoura, near Fuji, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Tagonoura, near Fuji, 1897. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Yumoto Sulfur Spring, Nikko, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Yumoto Sulfur Spring, Nikko, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Yumoto Sulfur Spring, Nikko, 1896. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Bridge Tsutenkyo, Kyoto (image 2 of 2), 1986. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Bridge Tsutenkyo, Kyoto (image 2 of 2), 1986. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Bridge Tsutenkyo, Kyoto (image 2 of 2), 1986. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Yomeimon Gate at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Yomeimon Gate at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Yomeimon Gate at Nikko Toshogu Shrine, 1897. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Distant View of Ryogoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Distant View of Ryogoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Distant View of Ryogoku from Motoyanagi Bridge, c1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Fireflies at Ochanomizu, c1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Fireflies at Ochanomizu, c1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Fireflies at Ochanomizu, c1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Snow at Ochanomizu, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Snow at Ochanomizu, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Snow at Ochanomizu, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: View at dusk, Hashiba Ferry, Tokyo, c1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

View at dusk, Hashiba Ferry, Tokyo, c1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
View at dusk, Hashiba Ferry, Tokyo, c1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Snow Scene at Asakusa Temple, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Snow Scene at Asakusa Temple, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Snow Scene at Asakusa Temple, 1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Rising Sun from Bandai Bridge, between circa 1877 and circa 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Rising Sun from Bandai Bridge, between circa 1877 and circa 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Rising Sun from Bandai Bridge, between circa 1877 and circa 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Night on the Sumida River, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Night on the Sumida River, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Night on the Sumida River, 1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, c1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, c1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, c1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: View of Rainfall on Shin-Ou-hashi in To-kei, 1876. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

View of Rainfall on Shin-Ou-hashi in To-kei, 1876. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
View of Rainfall on Shin-Ou-hashi in To-kei, 1876

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Tsukuba Mountain Seen from Sakura River at Hitachi, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Tsukuba Mountain Seen from Sakura River at Hitachi, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Tsukuba Mountain Seen from Sakura River at Hitachi, 1897

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Sweet Sake House at the Foot of Mt. Hakone, 6:00 p.m. on a Spring Day, 1881, 1881

Sweet Sake House at the Foot of Mt. Hakone, 6:00 p.m. on a Spring Day, 1881, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Sweet Sake House at the Foot of Mt. Hakone, 6:00 p.m. on a Spring Day, 1881, 1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: May Evening on Kudanzaka, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

May Evening on Kudanzaka, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
May Evening on Kudanzaka, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Urami Waterfall, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Urami Waterfall, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Urami Waterfall, 1896. From Sketches of Famous Views of Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: View of Fuji from the Coast of Kiyomigata, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

View of Fuji from the Coast of Kiyomigata, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
View of Fuji from the Coast of Kiyomigata, 1896. From Sketches of Famous Views of Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Lady Sei Shonagon (image 2 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Lady Sei Shonagon (image 2 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Lady Sei Shonagon (image 2 of 3), 1896. From Ancient Patterns

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Lady Sei Shonagon (image 1 of 3), 1896. From Ancient Patterns

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 2 of 3), Published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 2 of 3), Published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 2 of 3), Published in 1897. From Ancient Patterns

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 1 of 3), Published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 1 of 3), Published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 1 of 3), Published in 1897. From Ancient Patterns

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Shogo Ferry Landing--An Authentic View, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Shogo Ferry Landing--An Authentic View, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Shogo Ferry Landing--An Authentic View, 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 2 of 3), 1884

Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 2 of 3), 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 2 of 3), 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884

Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Warrior Taira-no-Tadanori about to Sleep under a Cherry Tree (image 1 of 3), 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Spring Rain near the Great Riverbank: A Crossing Ferry Boat, c1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Spring Rain near the Great Riverbank: A Crossing Ferry Boat, c1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Spring Rain near the Great Riverbank: A Crossing Ferry Boat, c1884. From Edo

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Snow at Soto-Sakurada, Kasumigaseki, c1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Snow at Soto-Sakurada, Kasumigaseki, c1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Snow at Soto-Sakurada, Kasumigaseki, c1884. From Edo

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, 1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Mt. Fuji from Satta, Sketched at 9:00 a.m. in Mid-January, 1881, 1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Tiger and Lightning, Late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Tiger and Lightning, Late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Tiger and Lightning, Late 19th century

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Iron Pot and Pan Foundry at Kawaguchi, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Iron Pot and Pan Foundry at Kawaguchi, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Iron Pot and Pan Foundry at Kawaguchi, 1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Inner Valley at Tsukigase, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Inner Valley at Tsukigase, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Inner Valley at Tsukigase, 1897. From Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge, c1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Thunder and Lightning at Umaya Bridge, c1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Canvas and Cats, between c1879 and c1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Canvas and Cats, between c1879 and c1881. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Canvas and Cats, between c1879 and c1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: View of Ishihara Bridge at Okawabata, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

View of Ishihara Bridge at Okawabata, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
View of Ishihara Bridge at Okawabata, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Persimmons and White-Eyes, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Persimmons and White-Eyes, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Persimmons and White-Eyes, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Satta Pass on the Tokaido, 11th month, late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Satta Pass on the Tokaido, 11th month, late 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Satta Pass on the Tokaido, 11th month, late 19th century. Series: Sketches of the Famous Sights of Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Sumida River, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Sumida River, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Sumida River, 1897. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Mt. Yoshino, Cherry Blossoms, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Mt. Yoshino, Cherry Blossoms, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Mt. Yoshino, Cherry Blossoms, 1897. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Shinkyo, Sacred Bridge at Nikko, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Shinkyo, Sacred Bridge at Nikko, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Shinkyo, Sacred Bridge at Nikko, 1897. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Arashiyama, Kyoto, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Arashiyama, Kyoto, 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Arashiyama, Kyoto, 1897. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Koganei, Cherry Blossoms, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Koganei, Cherry Blossoms, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Koganei, Cherry Blossoms, 1896. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Futamigaura, the Wedded Rocks, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Futamigaura, the Wedded Rocks, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Futamigaura, the Wedded Rocks, 1896. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Matsushima, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Matsushima, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Matsushima, 1896. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Minamoto Yoshitsune Leaping from Boat to Boat, 1882. Series: Japanese Historical Legends

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 3 of 3), published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 3 of 3), published in 1897. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Dancer Hotoke Gozen at Gioji (image 3 of 3), published in 1897. Series: Ancient Patterns

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Fujimi Ferry, the River Okawa, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Fujimi Ferry, the River Okawa, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Fujimi Ferry, the River Okawa, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Fall of Chinchow Fort, 1894. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Fall of Chinchow Fort, 1894. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Fall of Chinchow Fort, 1894

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Escape of Emperor Godaigo, from the series 'The Unofficial History of Japan (Nihon... Japan, 1885)

Escape of Emperor Godaigo, from the series "The Unofficial History of Japan (Nihon... Japan, 1885)
Escape of Emperor Godaigo, from the series "The Unofficial History of Japan (Nihon gaishi no uchi)", Japan, 1885

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Third Illustration of the Great Victory of Our Forces on the Yellow Sea (Kokai ni okeru...), 1894

Third Illustration of the Great Victory of Our Forces on the Yellow Sea (Kokai ni okeru...), 1894
Third Illustration of the Great Victory of Our Forces on the Yellow Sea (Kokai ni okeru wagagun no taisho, dai san zu), Japan, 1894

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Advancing across the Ansong River at the Battle of Asan (Gazan gekisen Anjo no... Japan, 1894)

Advancing across the Ansong River at the Battle of Asan (Gazan gekisen Anjo no... Japan, 1894)
Advancing across the Ansong River at the Battle of Asan (Gazan gekisen Anjo no watashi shingeki no zu), Japan, 1894

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Moonlight through the Clouds off the Haneda Coast, Japan, 1929 (original...pub posthumously)

Moonlight through the Clouds off the Haneda Coast, Japan, 1929 (original...pub posthumously)
Moonlight through the Clouds off the Haneda Coast, Japan, 1929 (original design by Kiyochika; published posthumously)

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei (Ikaiei... 1895)

Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei (Ikaiei... 1895)
Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei (Ikaiei hyakusekigaisho ni Odera shosho funsen su), Japan, 1895

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), ... 1884

Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), ... 1884
Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River (Sumidagawa yori Matsuchiyama enkei), from the series " One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)", Japan, 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Moon Beyond Shinagawa (Shinagawa mikoshi no tsuki), from the series 'One Hundred Views... 1884

The Moon Beyond Shinagawa (Shinagawa mikoshi no tsuki), from the series "One Hundred Views... 1884
The Moon Beyond Shinagawa (Shinagawa mikoshi no tsuki), from the series " One Hundred Views of Musashi Province (Musashi hyakkei no uchi)", Japan, 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Second Month: Matsuchi Hill in Snow at Dusk (Kisaragi, Matsuchiyama yuki no tasogare), fro... 1896

Second Month: Matsuchi Hill in Snow at Dusk (Kisaragi, Matsuchiyama yuki no tasogare), fro... 1896
Second Month: Matsuchi Hill in Snow at Dusk (Kisaragi, Matsuchiyama yuki no tasogare), from the series " True Views of Famous Places in Tokyo (Tokyo meisho shinkei no uchi)", Japan, 1896

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: A pair of ducks by a lotus pond, Japan, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

A pair of ducks by a lotus pond, Japan, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
A pair of ducks by a lotus pond, Japan, 1879

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Sei Shonagon, from the series Ancient Patterns (Kodai moyo), Japan

Sei Shonagon, from the series Ancient Patterns (Kodai moyo), Japan, Meiji period (1896-1912), 1896

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: One Person, Six Expressions (Hitori rokumenso), Japan, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

One Person, Six Expressions (Hitori rokumenso), Japan, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
One Person, Six Expressions (Hitori rokumenso), Japan, 1884

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Naval Battle of Pungdo in Korea (Chosen Hoto kaisen no zu), Japan, 1894

The Naval Battle of Pungdo in Korea (Chosen Hoto kaisen no zu), Japan, 1894

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Outbreak of Fire Seen from Hisamatsucho (Hisamatsucho nite miru shukka), Japan, 1881

Outbreak of Fire Seen from Hisamatsucho (Hisamatsucho nite miru shukka), Japan, 1881

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Street Scene in the Outskirts of Edo on an Evening in Winter, ca. 1878

Street Scene in the Outskirts of Edo on an Evening in Winter, ca. 1878

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Illustration of the Empress Visiting the General Staff Headquarters [to present a tray of

Illustration of the Empress Visiting the General Staff Headquarters [to present a tray of bandages] (Sanbo honbu gyokei no zu), 1895

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Illustration of the Great Korean War (Chosen dai senso no zu), August, 1882

Illustration of the Great Korean War (Chosen dai senso no zu), August, 1882

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Heian Period Courtier on a Moonlit Beach, 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Heian Period Courtier on a Moonlit Beach, 19th century. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Heian Period Courtier on a Moonlit Beach, 19th century

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Farce of the Death at stone bridge... October 1904. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Farce of the Death at stone bridge... October 1904. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Farce of the Death at stone bridge from the series Hurrah for Japan! One Hundred Victories, One Hundred Laughs (Nihon banzai hyakusen hyashusho), October 1904

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Trembling Army of Russia, September 1904. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Trembling Army of Russia, September 1904. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Trembling Army of Russia, , September 1904

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Ariakero in Imado, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Ariakero in Imado, 1879. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Ariakero in Imado, 1879. (View of the Ariakero Restaurant)

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: The Taro Inari Shrine in the Asakusa Ricefields, 1877. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

The Taro Inari Shrine in the Asakusa Ricefields, 1877. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
The Taro Inari Shrine in the Asakusa Ricefields, 1877

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Breakwater Stakes and Ryogoku Bridge, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Breakwater Stakes and Ryogoku Bridge, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Breakwater Stakes and Ryogoku Bridge, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Kanda Shrine at Dawn, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Kanda Shrine at Dawn, 1880. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Kanda Shrine at Dawn, 1880

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Taira no Tadamori Captures the Priest of Mido, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Taira no Tadamori Captures the Priest of Mido, 1884. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Taira no Tadamori Captures the Priest of Mido, 1884. Encounter on a rainy night between the warrior Taira no Tadamori (1096-1153) and an old priest on the grounds of Mido Temple in Kyoto

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Itsukushima Shrine, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Itsukushima Shrine, 1896. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Itsukushima Shrine, 1896. Series: Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Cherry Tree, dated 1874. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika

Cherry Tree, dated 1874. Creator: Kobayashi Kiyochika
Cherry Tree, dated 1874

Background imageKiyochika Kobayashi Collection: Sailor Tanaka Ichitaro, from the series Mirror of Army and Navy Hero

Sailor Tanaka Ichitaro, from the series Mirror of Army and Navy Heroes (Rikkai gunjin komyo kagami), 1895 (Meiji 28, 7th month)


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Kobayashi Kiyochika, a renowned Japanese artist of the late 19th century, captured various aspects of his country's history and culture through his mesmerizing artworks. In "Major General Odera Fighting Fiercely at the Hundred Foot Cliff in Weihaiwei, " Kiyochika portrays the intensity and bravery of Major General Odera during the Battle of Weihaiwei in 1895. The painting showcases the heroism and determination that defined this historical event. In "Distant View of Matsuchi Hill from the Sumida River, " Kiyochika transports us to a serene landscape where Matsuchi Hill stands majestically against the backdrop of Sumidagawa. Through delicate brushstrokes, he captures nature's beauty while inviting viewers to contemplate its tranquility. "The Moon Beyond Shinagawa" presents a captivating nocturnal scene with an ethereal moon shining over Shinagawa mikoshi. This artwork from his series "One Hundred Views" evokes a sense of mystery and invites contemplation on Japan's rich cultural heritage. With "Second Month: Matsuchi Hill in Snow at Dusk, " Kiyochika masterfully depicts winter's enchantment as snow blankets Matsuchiyama under fading daylight. The painting exudes serenity while capturing nature's transformative power during Kisaragi. "A pair of ducks by a lotus pond" brings forth images of harmony between wildlife and their natural surroundings. Through meticulous details, Kiyochika celebrates Japan's diverse fauna within tranquil landscapes, reminding us to appreciate nature's wonders. In "Sei Shonagon, " part of his series Ancient Patterns, Kiyochika pays homage to classical Japanese literature by illustrating Sei Shonagon, an esteemed writer from centuries past. This work exemplifies his ability to merge traditional art forms with contemporary techniques seamlessly. "The Naval Battle of Pungdo in Korea" immortalizes one of Japan's significant military engagements in 1894.

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