Towing the Boat Home in the Evening, Koume, Tôkyô
From 1876, woodblock prints of scenery, known as kôsenga (
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847 – 1915)
Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915) vividly captured Meiji Japan's transformation through striking woodblock prints & illustrations, pioneering 'kōsen-ga' light effects.
Shimane Art Museum (Matsue, Japan)
Discover the captivating art of Hokusai & Western masters at the Shimane Art Museum, nestled on Lake Shinji’s serene shores. Explore Momoyama screens and a global artistic perspective.
About this artwork
- Title: Towing the Boat Home in the Evening, Koume, Tôkyô
- Artist: Kobayashi Kiyochika
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Shimane Art Museum
- Movement: Ukiyo-e
- Main color: Gray
- Keywords: asian art decor , moonlight painting , japanese light effects
- Color hue: Green to Violet Spectrum
- Topics: traditional figures , moonlit night scene , meiji era tokyo

