Kailash #75Izu KenrōNone

  • MuseumRubin Museum of Art
Mount Kailash, a 6,656 meter peak in western Tibet, is worshiped as a holy place in four different religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon, the indigenous religion of Tibet. Izu shot this photograph along the pilgrimage route to the mountain, camping out for two days at the place where the north face of Kailash can be seen beyond the numerous snow-covered Mani stones left by passing pilgrims. Izu traveled with a custom-made 300-pound camera to expose specially made 13x19 inch negatives, printing the image directly on watercolor paper of the same dimensions; he then finishes the work with a hand-brushed coating of palladium/ platinum. Izu

Izu Kenrō (1949 –)

Kenro Izu is a Japanese-American photographer renowned for his platinum prints of sacred ancient sites worldwide, including Angkor Wat & Pompeii. His work explores spirituality, decay, and cultural preservation through long exposures and artistic vis

Rubin Museum of Art (New York City, United States of America)

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About this artwork

  • Title: Kailash #75
  • Artist: Izu Kenrō
  • Format: Landscape
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: Rubin Museum of Art
  • Color intensity: Monochromatic
  • Perceived brightness: deep_shadow

Questions & Answers

Is "Kailash #75" held in the country of its creator?

No - the artwork is kept abroad. The artist's birth country is Japan, and the museum holding the original is in United States of America.

Which museum holds the original "Kailash #75"?

You can see the original "Kailash #75" at the Rubin Museum of Art, New York City, United States of America.

Can the image of "Kailash #75" by Izu Kenrō be freely reproduced?

Regarding copyright, "Kailash #75" is still protected by copyright.

How intense are the colors in "Kailash #75" by Izu Kenrō?

The color intensity of "Kailash #75" is monochromatic. Intensity describes how strong the colors appear.

What is the dominant hue of "Kailash #75" by Izu Kenrō?

A green to violet spectrum hue runs through "Kailash #75" by Izu Kenrō.

Which artist is "Kailash #75" attributed to?

"Kailash #75" was created by Izu Kenrō. The information on this page describes Izu Kenrō's original work.

What is the format of "Kailash #75"?

The format of "Kailash #75" is landscape. This is useful when planning where a reproduction will be placed.

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