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 - Lovely view of the famous torii gates at Miyajima during a shower. A rugged pine tree frames the view, with stone lanterns below and mountains shaded in gray and blue in the distance. A beautiful atmospheric scene with soft bokashi shading.
Signed - Koitsu, with red artist's seal "shin" (true)
Publisher - Doi, later edition from original blocks
Artist - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)
Image Size - 14 1/4" x 6 3/8" + margins as shown
Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.