Detail of the Sitting Image of Buddha Shakyamuni in the Hall of Miroku, Muro Ji, Nara
Contemporary Realism
1942
41.0 x 59.0 cm
Ken Domon (1909 – 1990)
Ken Domon (1909-1990) was a pivotal Japanese photojournalist known for his raw realism, post-war documentation of Japan & stunning Buddhist temple series. A key figure in the 'realism' movement.
About this artwork
- Title: Detail of the Sitting Image of Buddha Shakyamuni in the Hall of Miroku, Muro Ji, Nara
- Artist: Ken Domon
- Year: 1942
- Original dimensions: 41.0 x 59.0 cm
- Format: Landscape
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Creative period: Mature Period
- Keywords: detailed charcoal sketch , post-war japanese art , temple art detail
- Color intensity: Monochromatic
- Perceived brightness: shadow