Koitsu Tsuchiya Japanese woodblock original print Art Yokohama Sankeien Sakura

Koitsu Tsuchiya Japanese woodblock original print Art Yokohama Sankeien Sakura

Condition: antique Please check the photo. Detail : Slight soiling on reverse / Published by Doi hangaten. This artwork depicts Sankeien Garden in Yokohama. The three-storied pagoda of the previous Toumyo-Ji Temple can be seen in the west. The depiction of the night cherry blossoms shimmering on the surface of the water in the twilight is impressive. Since TSUCHIYA Koitsu was the youngest pupil of Kiyochika, he was like a family of Kiyochika. He assisted Kiyochika’s artworks and also did housework, for instance, babysitting. In 1931, he met Watanabe Shozaburo, the most famous Shin-Hanga publisher, at the exhibition on the 16th year of Kiyochika’s death. Watanabe offered him to make Shin-Hanga works, Koitsu joined and created some works and exhibited “Night cherry blossom at Gion” and “Moonlit Evening at Osaka Castle” at the 3rd exhibition of Modern print which was sponsored by Watanabe. It was the late debut of the famous Shin-Hanga artist. International Buyers – Please Note. Thank you for your understanding. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “ume*huksui” and is located in this country: JP. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Date: 1936
  • Region of Origin: Japan
  • Color: Multi-Color
  • Primary Material: Paper
  • Maker: Baba
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original