Artist:
Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
Description:
Futarasan is a Shinto Shrine, located in Nikko. The famous "Sacred Bridge" is part of the Futarasan Shrine. This is a
chuban format print. According to Walker & Doi, the
chuban version was the earlier edition, with a full-sized
oban version being published after the war. The Doi publisher and craftsmen seals are missing.
This print was originally priced at $350.00, but got sold as a "Deal of the Day".
Class:
shin hanga landscape print
Image Size:
25.5 x 18.1 cm (10 x 7.1 inches)
Published Date:
August, 1936. Not necessarily the date that this copy was printed.
Keywords:
lantern, male figure, night, shrine, torii gate, tree
Condition:
(3.0 / 5.0) - Moderately toned overall. Mounting residue on front of print at the very top.
References:
Walker & Doi: TK-DH-35; Chigasaki plate #26