Kiyomizu Temple c. 1834

This woodblock print, “Kiyomizu Temple”, was created by Utagawa Hiroshige around 1834. The work is part of a series of prints by the artist depicting famous places in Japan. It depicts a popular temple in Kyoto built on the Otowa mountain. The work showcases Hiroshige’s signature style of using bold colors and fine lines to capture the essence of a specific location. The use of a simple, delicate palette of blue, white, and grey is reminiscent of the serene natural beauty of the scene.