Art print reproductions and art prints of Kobayashi Kiyochika
Immerse yourself in the nocturnal beauty and changing atmosphere of Meiji-era Japan with the art prints of Kobayashi Kiyochika, master of light, shadows, and modernity.
His works, situated at the crossroads of traditional ukiyo-e and Western painting, capture the transformation of Japan at the end of the 19th century.
On Artem Legrand, discover a selection of faithful art prints of his Japanese prints, available as a decorative poster or as a canvas print, perfect for a zen, poetic, and refined decor.
The painter of Japanese modernity
Born in Edo (Tokyo) in 1847, Kobayashi Kiyochika grew up at a time when Japan opened to the world after centuries of isolation.
Self-taught, he draws inspiration from both ukiyo-e masters like Hiroshige and Western techniques of perspective and lighting.
His art prints depict Tokyo in full transformation, between tradition and industrialization: lively streets, bridges, trams, train stations, and nocturnal landscapes bathed in artificial light.
Kiyochika thus becomes the visual chronicler of a transitioning Japan, both nostalgic and forward-looking.
Light, shadow, and urban poetry
Kobayashi Kiyochika's most famous art prints — View of Shinobazu Bridge in the rain, Fireworks over the Sumida, Night train at Shimbashi, Moon over Ueno, Yanaka Temple at dusk — stand out for their unique mastery of chiaroscuro and modern lighting.
He paints reflections of gas lamps, electric halos, elongated shadows of passersby in the mist, creating an atmosphere mysterious and contemplative.
His art prints, both poetic and documentary, convey the emotion of change and the fragile beauty of the present moment.
Kiyochika was one of the first Japanese artists to unite oriental sensitivity with Western technique, paving the way for pictorial modernity in Japan.
A luminous work for a zen and contemporary decor.
Choosing an art print of Kobayashi Kiyochika is inviting serenity and visual poetry of Meiji Japan into your home.
His urban and nocturnal scenes perfectly suit minimalist, modern, or sleek decor.
They bring a touch of calm, balance, and mystery, ideal for a soothing and elegant atmosphere.
About Kobayashi Kiyochika
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Born: 1847 in Edo (Tokyo), Japan
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Died: 1915 in Tokyo, Japan
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Movement: Late Ukiyo-e, pioneering shin-hanga
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Famous works: Night train at Shimbashi, Fireworks over the Sumida, Moon over Ueno, View of Shinobazu Bridge in the rain, Yanaka Temple at dusk
Kobayashi Kiyochika was a bridge between two eras, witnessing the transition from feudal Japan to modernity.
His work, subtle and innovative, combines Western precision with Japanese sensitivity, transforming urban landscapes into poetic scenes bathed in light and silence.
He remains one of the great masters of modern Japanese landscape, admired for his sense of time and atmosphere.
Decorate your walls with the light of Kobayashi Kiyochika.
The art prints of Kobayashi Kiyochika available on artemlegrand.com bring to your walls the poetry, light, and modernity of Meiji-era Japan.
They create a harmonious, peaceful, and contemplative space, perfect for lovers of Japanese art and timeless beauty.