Lake Chuzenji, Nikko, Meiji era (1868-1912)

 Chuzenji Lake, Nikko – Tranquil View from the Meiji Era

Details

•Museum-grade fine art reproduction of an original and-colored photograph from the Meiji period (1868–1912)

• Captures Lake Chuzenji, a torii gate, and the peak of Mount Nantaisan in the distance

• Evokes traditional Japanese aesthetics of harmony, stillness, and sacred space

• Ideal for collectors of Japanese landscape art, vintage travel photography, and serene decor

About the Artwork

Embark on a visual journey to Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Japan, through this hand-colored photograph from the Meiji era (1868–1912)—a time of cultural awakening and refined visual storytelling. The image is composed with meditative balance: a torii gate in the foreground symbolizes the threshold between the human and the sacred, while the tranquil lake stretches toward the silhouette of Mount Nantaisan, its slopes softened by the artist’s careful coloring.

A lone boatman, gently poised at the shore, emphasizes the quiet presence of human life within this vast natural setting. Taken near Gongin Temple, the image reflects the Shinto reverence for landscape, making it both a spiritual icon and a documentary photograph. The delicate tones and painterly treatment typical of Meiji-era hand-colored prints transform the scene into something timeless—neither entirely real nor entirely imagined.

Perfect for those drawn to Japan’s artistic traditions, this museum-grade reproduction offers a rare and contemplative vision of the country’s natural and cultural heritage.