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

Opening at only $89

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.

Publisher - Doi Hangaten, circa 1950s edition, with "E" seal in lower left margin, carver Harada, printer Yokoi
Signed - Koitsu with red "shin" (true) seal

Artist - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)

Image Size - 15 3/8" x 10" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Slight toning, crease at edge. Please see photos for details. Good 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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