(Pillar and canopy) c. 1880s

"Pillar and canopy" is a woodblock print by the Japanese artist Suga Kisui, created in the 1880s. The print depicts a traditional Japanese temple or shrine, with a pillar and a canopy made of fabric. The details of the print include the fabric of the canopy, birds in the sky, and a glimpse of foliage, possibly from trees near the shrine. This work showcases Kisui's skill in rendering delicate details, characteristic of his artistic style. The use of a traditional Japanese theme and delicate execution make this work an excellent example of a later 19th-century Japanese woodblock print.