Evening Snow at Kiyamachi
by Eiichi Kotozuka (1906–1981)
€120.00
- Type
- Japanese woodblock print
- First edition
- circa 1950
- This edition
- 20th century, 2nd half
- Image size
- 14.9 × 22.4 cm
- Condition
- Very good (see condition notes)
Description
Kotozuka Eiichi was very accomplished in making snow scenes, and the current design is probably his best one. It depicts the Kiyamachi Dori in the old center of Kyoto, along with the canalized Takase River. It is near Ponto-cho, the district known for geisha and maiko. Indeed, in the print two maiko can be seen walking through the snow, next to lanterns and tea houses. In front, two willow trees are visible, often compared to Geisha because of their grace and strength. The current print is a small version of the design, however, and it is unclear by whom it was published. It is clearly, at the very least, inspired by Eiichi Kotozuka's design, but might be a knock-off. The blocks were not aligned correctly during printing, whereas normally Eiichi Kotozuka prints are of high quality.
Condition notes
The print is in very good condition.
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