Tsuchiya Koitsu – Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto

Japanese woodblock print. The first edition of this design was published circa 1935.

There are many differences with the first editions of this postcard and the current design is probably from recarved blocks.

Image size (excluding margins): 13.7 * 9.1 cm (5.4 * 3.6 in).

The print is in excellent condition.

The pictures shown here are from the print itself.

References: R. Walker and Toshikazu Doi, The Catalogue Raissonee of Tsuchiya Koitsu, 2008, TK-SB-12, p. 186.

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Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) was a Japanese woodblock print artist. He is known for his high-quality Shin hanga prints, excelling in the depiction of light and shadow and the expression of mood.

More information about Tsuchiya Koitsu and an overview of his woodblock prints can be found here.

See an overview of Tsuchiya Koitsu's woodblock prints