Paul Binnie

Scottish, b. 1967

Famous Views of Japan: Night View of Yomeimon Gate
(Nihon meisho zu-e: Nihon Meisho Zue: Yomeimon)

the print title in blue at upper left, Yomeimon, signed in kanji, Bin-ni, with artist's silver seal, Binnie, numbered on lower left margin in pencil, 24/100, and signed at right, Paul Binnie, March 2011

oban tate-e 16 3/8 by 11 3/4 in., 41.6 by 29.7 cm

This is the sixth design for the 'Famous Views of Japan' series. The deep blue palette is similar to Himeji Castle, but the production was more elaborate, requiring twenty-seven printings including the blind-printing of the signature on the bottom margin. The gate is located within the Toshogu Shrines of Nikko, dedicated to the first Tokugawa shoguns.

(inv. no. 10-4086)

price: $650