Tsuchiya Koitsu - After moving to Tokyo at age fifteen, Koitsu studied for many years with the woodblock artist Kobayashi Kiyochika. Known for his beautiful landscape prints with a dramatic use of light and shade, Koitsu was one of the leaders of the shin-hanga or new print movement in 20th century Japan.

Comments - Fantastic evening view of Mt. Fuji, the sky bathed with color as the sun sets. The lake below is a soft muted green, the foliage on the opposite shore rendered in soft blues, a lovely contrast to the more vivid colors of the sky. A handsome view framed by a craggy pine tree with clouds drifting past the mountain's peak.

Signed - Koitsu, with red artist's seal "shin" (true)
Publisher - Doi, later edition from original blocks

Artist - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

Image Size - 9 1/2" x 14 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple faint creases, a few small marks in margins from printing process, light toning at corners. Please see photos for details.