Japanese Woodblock Print By Tsuchiya: Kashihara Temple
Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
A fine impression, with three small marginal tears in the top border.
1940.
Shin Hanga
Nishiki-e.
Tsuchiya Koitsu was born in Hamamatsu. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in art and began studying traditional Japanese painting. He then joined the studio of the renowned woodblock print artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, who taught him woodblock printing techniques, and also trained under Ogata Gekko. In 1931, he began collaborating with the publisher Doi Sadaichi, who played a crucial role in promoting his prints. Doi Sadaichi was known for his high-quality publications, and his collaboration with Koitsu resulted in a series of prints that have become highly sought after by collectors. His Japanese prints, known for their theatrical use of light, are called "kosen-ga" (light-ray pictures).
Image width: 365.00
Image height: 240.00
Sheet width: 390.00
Sheet height: 265.00
1940.
Shin Hanga
Nishiki-e.
Tsuchiya Koitsu was born in Hamamatsu. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in art and began studying traditional Japanese painting. He then joined the studio of the renowned woodblock print artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, who taught him woodblock printing techniques, and also trained under Ogata Gekko. In 1931, he began collaborating with the publisher Doi Sadaichi, who played a crucial role in promoting his prints. Doi Sadaichi was known for his high-quality publications, and his collaboration with Koitsu resulted in a series of prints that have become highly sought after by collectors. His Japanese prints, known for their theatrical use of light, are called "kosen-ga" (light-ray pictures).
Image width: 365.00
Image height: 240.00
Sheet width: 390.00
Sheet height: 265.00
400 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 390 mm
Height: 265 mm
Reference (ID): 1695264
Availability: In stock
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