Title:
Tokaido; Twilight in Suzukawa
Artist:
Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
Description:
This is a
chuban format print. The artist's seal reads "Kyoshi", which was an art name used by Koitsu for prints published by Takemura. A notable feature is the 3-dimensionality where the white clouds and snow stand out from the background. "MADE IN JAPAN" stamp at bottom left verso. A rare print, in good condition.
Publisher:
Takemura Hideo - Active in 1930s.
Class:
shin hanga landscape print
Image Size:
24.6 x 17.0 cm (9.7 x 6.7 inches)
Keywords:
clouds, mountain, mt fuji, tree
Condition:
(3.0 / 5.0) - Some scratches on the surface, most notably a scratch at the top of Fuji. A little dirty where the framed print surface was exposed. Some very minor registration issues. A little bit of mounting residue verso top corners.
References:
Walker & Doi: TK-TM-75
Provenance:
I bought this print from a live auction in Portland, Oregon. It was mounted in a frame with no glass.