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TŌYŌ, OKAMOTO (1891–1969)

Kiyomizu-dera temple

1925-29

gelatin silver print | RCIN 2862275

A view of the gateway (niōmon) of Kiyomizu-dera overlooking the city of Kyoto, with mountain chain rising in the distance. The photograph was taken from an elevated point inside the temple's courtyard. A tree top dominates the centre of the frame.


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