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 - Terrific image of an owl perched on the bare branch of a tree, looking alertly ahead with pale yellow eyes. A full moon glows yellow in the softly shaded night sky. A handsome composition with beautiful line work in the bird's feathers.
Signed - Koitsu within image with red artist's seal "shin" (true)
Publisher - Doi, later edition
Artist - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949)
Image Size - 13 5/8" x 6 7/8" + margins as shown
Condition - Excellent detail. Light crease at corner, a few spots.
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