Artist |
Koitsu TSUCHIYA (1870-1949) |
Title |
"Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nikko" ("**") |
Date |
1938 (early printing by Yokoi, ca1934-62) |
Provenance |
Private placement. Consigned by US Army Engineers serviceman
Philip Pfeiffer stationed in Korea/Japan 1954-55. |
Series |
na |
Publisher |
Doi Hangaten |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Doi "E-seal" (1936-62), Yokoi/Harada. |
Image Size |
10 1/4 x 15 1/2 ("dai-oban," large oban) |
Impression |
Very Fine. Exceptional "bokashi" shading; distinctly visible woodgrain; highly detailed. |
Condition |
Excellent. Fresh, excellent colors. (Slight toning; otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
n/a |
Comments |
A wonderfully illuminated evening rain scene--typical of the superb mastery of light
for which Koitsu is so well known.
1954 Military Collection (US Army Engineers) - stored flat, never displayed past 65 years.
A RARELY seen design--and seldom in this uncirculated condition. |
Item # |
PP-07 |
Price |
$625 |