| Method | Woodblock (nishiki-e) |
| Artist | Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) |
| Published | c. 1930's |
| Dimensions | Yatsugiri-ban [~3.75 x 5 in] |
| Notes |
Artist seal: Shinsei Publisher: Takemura Hideo Reference: Koitsu online catalog no.: TK-TM-134. A very rare print by Koitsu, featuring a distant view of Mount Fuji framed between the trunks of a pine tree. Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870 -1949) was born near Hamamatsu City (Shizuoka Prefecture) with the name "Sahei" and moved to Tokyo at the age of fifteen. He became Kiyochika's apprentice and moved into his home to study art and print design. Koitsu lived with Kiyochika for 19 years and it is through Kiyochika that Koitsu gained his trademark skill in the subtle use of light and shadow for his landscape prints. He worked and studying with Kiyochika until 1903. In 1922 he moved to his wife's place of birth in Chigasaki City and lived there until his death. Condition: Some light discolouring below the peak of the mountain. Detatched from it's original greetings card. Card is included. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £275.00 |
| Stock ID | 53001 |