- Gion, Kyoto - Asakusa A butterfly resting quietly upon

A butterfly resting quietly upon the cat’s head adds a charming and gentle touch to this delightful composition

while vibrant green hues create a striking contrast with the bright lemons

Sheet number: 76/100

Gazing at the adorable big shadows of the children warms the heart

- Gion, Kyoto - Asakusa A butterfly resting quietly uponThe beautiful woodblock print Gion (Gion, Kyoto) by Yuzaburo Kawanishi (19232014) captures a serene sunset scene in Kyotos famed Gion district. Bathed in the warm glow of dusk, a particularly striking building along Hanamikoji Streetits red painted exterior long regarded as a symbol of Gionemerges with remarkable beauty and presence against the evening sky. Yuzaburo Kawanishi (19232014) was born in Kobe as the third son of the renowned printmaker Hide