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DiaporamaBirth of Prince Shotoku
192.0 x 173.0 cm
Pale colors and delicate brushes are used to depict the birth of Prince Shotoku. For four years from 1939 to 1942, Insho worked on paintings for the tower walls and pillars of Shitenno-ji Temple in Osaka, known to have been founded by Prince Shotoku. The completed paintings, however, were burned in air raids during the war. It is said that this loss motivated Insho to take up the theme of this work and adopt certain motifs in the painting. The downcast eyes of the persons seem to speak of the painter
inshō dōmoto (1891 – 1975)
Discover Inshō Dōmoto's stunning Nihonga paintings! Explore landscapes, temple interiors & iconic works like 'Symphony'. Master of Japanese art from Kyoto.
About this artwork
- Title: Birth of Prince Shotoku
- Artist: inshō dōmoto
- Original dimensions: 192.0 x 173.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Espresso
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