Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938

by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

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Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938  by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

Original Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949) Japanese Woodblock Print
Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938

Series; Sketches of Famous Places in Japan

Uedo Mokuhanga printing

Sketches of Famous Places in Japan - In the early 1960s, the publisher Hamamatsu-Do (Doi) re-released a group of classic shin-hanga landscapes by Hasui and Koitsu under the series title "Sketches of Famous Places in Japan." Using the original blocks, Hamamatsu-Do (Doi) printed the designs, which were also distributed by the publisher Oedo Mokuhansha. The series was produced in a limited edition of 200 sets of 28 subjects, very finely printed and beautifully colored. A terrific opportunity to collect a lovely shin-hanga design.

Uedo Mokuhanga printing - This print is from a special edition printing of shin-hanga landscape masterworks from the artists Hasui and Koitsu printed by the publisher Uedo Mokuhanga. In the early 1960s Uedo Mokuhanga re-released a set of twenty-seven famous shin-hanga landscape prints. These beautiful designs were printed from the original blocks and are a nice opportunity to collect some of the most stunning landscapes of the shin-hanga period.

Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938 - Peaceful view of the spire of Horyuji Temple on a rainy day, a large pine tree framing the scene on the right. Two women walk along the pathway towards the gate under colorful umbrellas, the red and white stripes of the kimono in the foreground adding a visual link to the red lines of the pagoda. A lovely atmospheric image.

Signed - Koitsu with red artist's seal "Shin" (true)

Artist - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

Image Size - 15 1/2" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Paper remnants or thinning on reverse at two points on right edge from original publisher mounting. A few prints have a couple light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.

Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938  by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)
Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, 1938  by Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

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