| Method | Woodblock (nishiki-e) |
| Artist | Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) |
| Published | c.1930-1950 |
| Dimensions | Yatsugiri-ban [~3.75 x 5 in] |
| Notes |
Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu Publisher: Doi Hangaten. Reference: Walker, Ross F.: Doi, Toshikazu. The Catalogue Raisonne of Tsuchiya Koitsu, 2008. Reference: TK-DH-109 A print depciting two women in the evening at Mii Temple. Koitsu produced a corresponding Chuban print of the same design at about the same time as this smaller version. 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.The temple is highlighted with gold mica. The print is tabbed to a period Christmas card front.The temple is highlighted with gold mica. Condition: The print is tipped along the top edge to an original Christmas card. |
| Framing | mounted |
| Price | £275.00 |
| Stock ID | 52360 |