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Miidera Temple (Translation)
Eight Views of Omi (Series Title)
近江八景 三井寺 水彩画 (Primary Title)

Ito Shinsui 伊東深水, Japanese, 1898 - 1972 (Artist)

1917
Japanese
Watercolor; ink and color on paper
East Asian Art
Overall: 12 7/8 × 9 1/4 in. (32.7 × 23.5 cm)
Mat: 20 × 16 in. (50.8 × 40.64 cm)
2020.275
Not on view

This watercolor study was made in preparation for Shinsui’s final woodblock print of Miidera Temple, which is on display to the left. In the printmaking process, an artist would first sketch a scene and then prepare a watercolor drawing. Next, the artist, publisher, block carver, and printer would work collaboratively to determine the carving details and choice of color. In the carving process, the drawing would be destroyed, whereas the watercolor would provide a reference for the color separation to the printer.

Shin-hanga 新版画
Taisho period (1912-1926)
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René and Carolyn Balcer Collection

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