Clearing Weather on the Togakushi Mountains; Taira no Koremori Ason — History & Facts
In Clearing Weather on the Togakushi Mountains, the viewer is greeted by a serene landscape. The painting features vibrant blues and greens, depicting the Togakushi Mountains under a clear sky. Wispy clouds drift lazily, enhancing the tranquil atmosphere.
A lone figure, Taira no Koremori Ason, stands in the foreground, adding a human element to the natural beauty. The artwork is a woodblock print, a traditional Japanese technique known as Ukiyo-e. It showcases Yoshitoshi's skill in capturing detail and color, particularly in the depiction of the mountains and sky. The use of layering in the print creates depth, making the scene feel alive.
The dimensions are approximately 25 x 35 cm, making it a modest yet impactful piece. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was a prominent figure in the Ukiyo-e movement during the late Edo and early Meiji periods. This work reflects his interest in nature and the changing seasons, a common theme in his art. Interestingly, Yoshitoshi often incorporated historical figures into his landscapes, as seen with Taira no Koremori Ason.
This blend of history and nature is characteristic of his style, making this piece notable.
More Artworks by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Frost fills the air and the autumn air is still/lines of returning geese cross the moon in the third hour-Kenshin, from the series Twelve Aspects of the Moon
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Fukami Jikyu in maanlicht
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Looking Shy; The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Lonely House on Adachi Moor in Northern Japan
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Inaba Mountain moon (Inabayama no tsuki)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Omori Hikoshichi
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Saga Incident
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Bon Festival Moon (Bon no tsuki)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Preparing to Take a Stroll; The Wife of a Nobleman of the Meiji Period
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
More Landscape Art

The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh

View of Delft
Johannes Vermeer

Water Lilies
Claude Monet

The Grand Canal, Venice, looking north-west from the Ca' Corner to the Ca' Contarini degli Scrigni, with the campanile of Santa Maria della Carità
Canaletto

Windsor Castle
Canaletto

The Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Dolfin-Manin to the Rialto Bridge
Canaletto
