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Landscapes

Hasegawa Tohaku

Landscapes exhibition

Landscapes

High-resolution facsimiles

Material
printed, mica on washi paper
Period of creation
Tsuzuri Project Stage 3 2009–2010
Recipient
Entokuin Temple

Original

Cultural property designation
Important Cultural Property
Artist
Hasegawa Tohaku
Historical era
Azuchi-Momoyama (16th century)
Material
ink, mica on karakami paper
Medium
32 sliding doors
Size
Each door H177.0 × W93.9 cm
Collection
Entokuin Temple

Description

These sliding doors were originally located in Sangenin, of the Daitokuji Temple. 32 doors were transferred to Entokuin, of the Kodaiji Temple. Hasegawa Tohaku is believed to have painted this when he was 51 (1589), the year the Sangenin was erected. Tohaku, who failed to receive permission to paint these doors from Shunoku Soen, founder of the Sangenin, visited the temple when the founder was absent and completed all paintings at once, disobeying the orders of those around him. This work is rare in that it is painted on paper pre-printed with Paulownia flower patterns in isinglass. The flower pattern appears like large snowflakes, thus transforming an otherwise simple scene into a wintry scene of spectacular scale. It is the work of Tohaku as he is about to reach his prime, who later poses a threat to the Kano school. Four of the doors were created and contributed during Stage 3 of the Tsuzuri Project. Later in October 2010, the remaining 28 doors were created and contributed to Kodaiji with the cooperation of the Kanazawa International Culture & Communication Institute.

How the Works Are Created

How the Works Are Created

This section introduces the production process of high resolution facsimiles by combining Canon’s latest imaging technology and the authentic craftsmanship of Kyoto in the Tsuzuri Project.

About the Tsuzuri Project

About the Tsuzuri Project

This section shares the significance and passion behind the Tsuzuri Project and how we utilize the high resolution facsimiles of precious cultural assets, which are designated as national treasures and important cultural assets, and Japanese artworks that have left Japan.