Eiichi Kotozuka – Pagoda of To-ji Temple

Original woodblock print. The first edition of this design was published circa 1950. The current print was printed in the 20th century, 2nd half.

Image size (excluding margins): 39.6 * 26.0 cm (15.6 * 10.2 in).

The print is in very good state. Near the top of the pagoda there are a couple of very tiny spots in the sky. Near the right margin inside the image, about halfway, there is an imperfection as well. On the back remnants of a previous mounting remain.

The pictures shown here are from the print itself.

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Eiichi Kotozuka (1906 – 1981) was a Japanese woodblock print artist, working in the Sosaku-hanga style. He depicted traditional woodblock print themes, such as flowers and landscapes, but also made interesting prints of Japanese cultural traditions.

See an overview of Eiichi Kotozuka's woodblock prints