Collectable Tsuchiya Koitsu design woodblock print dated 1937of rain falling at Kofukuji or Kofuku Temple in Nara. Draping willow trees frame the view of the lake with the temple spire rising in the distance. A solitary figure under an orange umbrella strolls along a path on the far side of the water, the reflections vividly captured in the lake’s still waters. Printed in 1937 from the original woodblock this oban -sized print is in excellent condition. Untrimmed margins, extremely clean, and a lovely richly-colored printing without any discolorations. Artist’s signature in bottom right-hand corner of the print area. Koitsu, Below his name is the red shin seal. Meaning true/real, Bottom right margin next to printed area. Nara Kofukuji Temple, Below that is the original date of publication. Made in the 6. Month of the 12. Published in June 1937, Measurements. Large Oban 11 ½ x 17 inches, Tsuchiya Koitsu are highly collectible and highly prized for their fine details and artistic beauty. The beauty of this woodblock print, “Kofukuji Temple in Nara” with his unique style of intense realism. Skillfully executed changes of color and shading capture the importance of. Once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples in the city of Nara, Japan. September 23, 1870 -November 13, 1949 specialized almost exclusively in landscape images. One of the most prominent artists. Of the Shin-Hanga movement in 20. Shin-hanga is a distinct woodblock print movement that flourished in Japan between the years of 1912 – 1945. Slight variation in color to the actual product is due to differences in device used and device screen colors. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “lynn1-83″ and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Primary Material: Mixed Materials
• Color: Multi-Color
• Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
• Region of Origin: Japan
• Age: Print Dated 1937
• Maker: Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸) Kofukuji Temple In Nara