Okada Koichi - A contemporary of Hasui, Okada Koichi is best known for his striking views of Mt Fuji from a circa 1950s series called "Twelve Views of Japan." Although the series title suggests a total of 12 prints, only 5 prints are known. Born in Tokyo, Koichi studied with woodblock artist Ishii Hakutei, and exhibited his paintings at the national juried Teiten and Nitten exhibitions. Published by Unsodo in Kyoto, these lovely shin-hanga designs show the sacred mountain in different seasons, framed by cherry blossoms or capped by snow, bathed in sunlight or seen at nighttime beyond the twinkling lights of the city. His works are a great choice to collect or display.

Mt. Fuji from Hakone - Dramatic nighttime view of Mt. Fuji, the snow-capped peak set against a dark gray sky. Pines frame the view in the foreground, with trees in silhouette in gray and deep blue in the middleground. A striking shin-hanga design.

Publisher - Unsodo, with publisher's seal in left margin, later edition

Artist - Okada Koichi (1907 - ?)

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

Condition - Excellent overall with no issues to report.