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b. 1870 - d. 1949

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  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Yamanaka

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Evening at Ushigome

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Sep. 12, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $600 - $800

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Snow at Miyajima

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870-1949), Sacred Bridge at Nikko, Woodblock Print, Frame: 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (42.5 x 52.7 cm.)
    Sep. 09, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870-1949), Sacred Bridge at Nikko, Woodblock Print, Frame: 16 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. (42.5 x 52.7 cm.)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870-1949), Sacred Bridge at Nikko, Woodblock Print,

    Weschler's
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870–1949), Shop at Night, Woodblock Print, Frame: 20 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (52.1 x 40 cm.)
    Sep. 01, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870–1949), Shop at Night, Woodblock Print, Frame: 20 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (52.1 x 40 cm.)

    Est: $50 - $100

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese 1870–1949), Shop at Night, Woodblock Print,

    Weschler's
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese, 1930 Woodblock Print
    Aug. 30, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese, 1930 Woodblock Print

    Est: $200 - $400

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese, 1930 Woodblock Print. Titled "Plum Warbler" (sometimes "Plum Nightingale"), this early strike features a green bird perched on a plum tree branch against a blue sky, a popular motif representing the beginning of spring. These works are a particular style known as kachō-e (bird and flower picture). Kanji lower right indicating the artist and the production period.  Overall Size: 15 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.  Sight Size: 13 1/2 x 6 3/4 in.  Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) was a renowned Japanese woodblock print artist known for his evocative landscapes and mastery of light and shadow. Born in Hamamatsu, Koitsu apprenticed under the famous ukiyo-e artist Kobayashi Kiyochika, learning the art of depicting atmospheric effects in prints. His works primarily focus on scenes of Japan, capturing tranquil temples, bustling cityscapes, and serene riversides, often at dawn or dusk. Koitsu was part of the shin-hanga movement, which revitalized traditional woodblock printing in the early 20th Century, blending Western techniques with Japanese aesthetics, and spent his final years from 1931 on working for for Shōzaburō Watanabe and his art publishing establishment which also published the work of artists like Kawase Hasui and Yoshida Hiroshi. His prints remain admired for their emotional depth and technical precision, particularly collected for his remarkable abilities incorporating modern light and shading effects into traditional forms.

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT
    Jul. 19, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINT

    Est: $600 - $900

    KOITSU, Tsuchiya, (Japanese, 1870-1949): "Sunset at Tomonotsu", Woodblock Print, sight size 14.75" x 10", seal in left margin, framed, 22.5" x 17".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Ishiwata Koitsu Woodblock Twilight at Imamiya Street
    Jul. 07, 2026

    Ishiwata Koitsu Woodblock Twilight at Imamiya Street

    Est: $300 - $500

    Ishiwata Koitsu (Japanese, 1897-1957). Woodblock, Twilight at Imamiya Street. Signed lower right. 9 1/4" x 13 7/8" sight size, 15 1/2" x 20 1/4" with frame. Location: Bin 40

    Willow Auction House
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Geisha and Cherry Tree in Ueno Park

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Rain at Horyuji Temple

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Full Moon at Akashi Beach 1St Edition

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $200 - $300

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Manazuru Harbour

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Jun. 27, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $200 - $300

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Sparrows

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)- Full Moon at Akashi Beach
    Jun. 19, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)- Full Moon at Akashi Beach

    Est: $400 - $600

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)- Full Moon at Akashi Beach. Woodblock print, 1934, Watanabe 6 mm seal on the lower left, signed and sealed on the lower right, framed and glazed, 14.75"h x 10"w excluding the frame.

    Clars Auctions
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Spring Snow" screenprint signed lower ri
    Jun. 14, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Spring Snow" screenprint signed lower ri

    Est: $100 - $150

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Spring Snow" screenprint signed lower right, No 20/25, 26 x 17.5 cm.

    Amanda Addams Auctions
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
    Jun. 12, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)

    Est: €200 - €300

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Estampe oban tate-e, représentant le Temple Kofukuji de Nara. (Usures)

    Gros-Delettrez
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Morning Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi, color woodcut
    Jun. 06, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Morning Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi, color woodcut

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, (1870-1949) Morning Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi color woodcut signed lower right, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Spring Rain at Matsushima, color woodcut
    Jun. 06, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Spring Rain at Matsushima, color woodcut

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, (1870-1949) Spring Rain at Matsushima color woodcut signed lower left, framed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU "BENKEI BRIDGE" WOODBLOCK PRINT
    May. 17, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU "BENKEI BRIDGE" WOODBLOCK PRINT

    Est: $200 - $400

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870 - 1949 Japan) "Benkei Bridge" (Benkeibashi), from the series "Views of Tokyo" (Toyko fukei). Currently matted. Woodblock in good condition with strong colors; some minor color smudges to upper margin and edge. Vertical Oban; sheet 16x11".

    District Auction
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Evening at Ushigome, 1939, color woodblock print, 16 1/4"H x 11 1/4"W(paper), 20"H x 16"W(mat)
    May. 13, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Evening at Ushigome, 1939, color woodblock print, 16 1/4"H x 11 1/4"W(paper), 20"H x 16"W(mat)

    Est: $400 - $600

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, (1870-1949) Evening at Ushigome, 1939 color woodblock print Vibrant colors. Signed in the margin.

    Ripley Auctions
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Nikko Shrine Woodblock Print
    Apr. 25, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Nikko Shrine Woodblock Print

    Est: -

    Signed On The Lower Left Corner, Titled As Sacred Bridge Of The Nikko Shrine. Scratches, Light Stains, And Light Discoloration Present On Frame And Matting. Frame Measures Approximately 13.75in X 19.75in. Artwork Measures Approximately 8.75in X 15in. Tm5199 Bp

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • KOITSU "UENO KIYOMIZUDO TEMPLE" WOODBLOCK PRINT
    Apr. 19, 2026

    KOITSU "UENO KIYOMIZUDO TEMPLE" WOODBLOCK PRINT

    Est: $500 - $800

    KOITSU, Tsuchiya, (Japanese, 1870-1949): "Ueno Kiyomizudo Temple", Japanese Woodblock Print, sight size 14" x 9", framed, 18" x 12.75".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Nikko Futarasan…
    Apr. 12, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Nikko Futarasan…

    Est: $100 - $200

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japan 1870-1949) "Nikko Futarasan Temple" woodblock print, stamped on image lower left, 40 x 22 cm.

    Amanda Addams Auctions
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU, Japan (1870 - 1949), Miyajima in the Rain, woodblock print, 36 x 16 cm. (14.16 x 6.29 in.), frame: 49 x 29 x 2 cm. (19.28 x 11.41 x 0.79 in.)
    Apr. 08, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU, Japan (1870 - 1949), Miyajima in the Rain, woodblock print, 36 x 16 cm. (14.16 x 6.29 in.), frame: 49 x 29 x 2 cm. (19.28 x 11.41 x 0.79 in.)

    Est: $250 - $350

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU Japan, (1870 - 1949) Miyajima in the Rain woodblock print

    Lawsons
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Saiko no yusho (Evening glow at Lake Sai). Hor
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Saiko no yusho (Evening glow at Lake Sai). Hor

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Saiko no yusho (Evening glow at Lake Sai). Horizontal oban: 10 ½ x 15 1/8 in. (26.7 x 38.4 cm.).

    Christie's
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi). Horizontal oban:
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi). Horizontal oban:

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Kawaguchiko (Lake Kawaguchi). Horizontal oban: 10 ½ x 15 3/8 in. (26.7 x 39.1 cm.).

    Christie's
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nezu jinja (Nezu Shrine). Vertical oban: 15 ¼
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nezu jinja (Nezu Shrine). Vertical oban: 15 ¼

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nezu jinja (Nezu Shrine). Vertical oban: 15 ¼ x 11 in. (38.7 x 27.9 cm.).

    Christie's
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Yuki no Katada Ukimido (Snow on the Ukimido at
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Yuki no Katada Ukimido (Snow on the Ukimido at

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Yuki no Katada Ukimido (Snow on the Ukimido at Katada). Vertical oban: 15 ¼ x 10 ¼ in. (38.7 x 26 cm.).

    Christie's
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Hakone kosui (Lake Ashi in the Hakone Hills in
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Hakone kosui (Lake Ashi in the Hakone Hills in

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Hakone kosui (Lake Ashi in the Hakone Hills in early autumn). Vertical dai-oban: 17 3/8 x 11 ¾ in. (44.1 x 29.8 cm.).

    Christie's
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nara, Sarusawa no ike (The Pond of Sarusawa, N
    Apr. 02, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nara, Sarusawa no ike (The Pond of Sarusawa, N

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (1870-1949). Nara, Sarusawa no ike (The Pond of Sarusawa, Nara, on a rainy evening). Vertical oban: 16 x 10 ½ in. (40.6 x 26.7 cm.).

    Christie's
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949), Teahouse Yotsuya Arakicho at Night
    Apr. 01, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949), Teahouse Yotsuya Arakicho at Night

    Est: $200 - $300

    color woodblock, the original 1935, this print possibly a later edition, cipher and seal lower leftsight: 13 3/4 x 9 1/4 in., frame 19 1/2 x 15 in.

    Abell Auction
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Mar. 28, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $500 - $600

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Tokaido Fujikawa 1st Edition

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Mar. 28, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $300 - $400

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Full Moon at Akashi Beach 1St Edition

    Woodblock Prints World
  • Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu
    Mar. 28, 2026

    Japanese woodblock Print Tsuchiya Koitsu

    Est: $160 - $200

    Japanese woodblock Print by Tsuchiya Koitsu Miyajima in the Rain

    Woodblock Prints World
  • KOITSU "UENO KIYOMIZUDO TEMPLE" WOODBLOCK PRINT
    Mar. 22, 2026

    KOITSU "UENO KIYOMIZUDO TEMPLE" WOODBLOCK PRINT

    Est: $500 - $800

    KOITSU, Tsuchiya, (Japanese, 1870-1949): "Ueno Kiyomizudo Temple", Japanese Woodblock Print, sight size 14" x 9", framed, 18" x 12.75".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Tokaido Yaizu No Hara (Snowy Farmyard in Yaizu), woodblock
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Tokaido Yaizu No Hara (Snowy Farmyard in Yaizu), woodblock

    Est: $400 - $600

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, 1870-1949 Tokaido Yaizu No Hara (Snowy Farmyard in Yaizu) woodblock Signed with the artist's red ink seal. Published by Doi Sadaichi

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Benkei Bridge, woodblock
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Benkei Bridge, woodblock

    Est: $250 - $350

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, 1870-1949 Benkei Bridge woodblock Published by Doi Hangaten, carved by Harada, printed by Yokoi. Framed

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Koitsu Tsuchiya, Japan (1870-1949), Lake Motosu (Motosu-ko), woodcut
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Koitsu Tsuchiya, Japan (1870-1949), Lake Motosu (Motosu-ko), woodcut

    Est: $500 - $800

    Koitsu Tsuchiya Japan, (1870-1949) Lake Motosu (Motosu-ko) woodcut stamped, unframed.

    Link Auction Galleries
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Tokaido Fujikawa and Koshu Lake Kawaguchi, Woodblock Prints
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese 1870-1949, Tokaido Fujikawa and Koshu Lake Kawaguchi, Woodblock Prints

    Est: $300 - $500

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, 1870-1949 Tokaido Fujikawa and Koshu Lake Kawaguchi Woodblock Prints Together with a black woodblock print of a bird, a woodblock print by Ogata Gekko, titled "Flower Seller and Woman Arranging Flowers", and a woodblock print by Shintaro Okazaki, titled "Seto Inland Sea in Moonlight". 5 pieces Foxing, stains.

    Nye & Company
  • KOITSU WOODBLOCK YUSHIMA TENJIN SHRINE
    Feb. 22, 2026

    KOITSU WOODBLOCK YUSHIMA TENJIN SHRINE

    Est: $500 - $800

    KOITSU, Tsuchiya, (Japanese, 1870-1949): Yushima Tenjin Shrine, Japanese Woodblock Print, sight size 16.125" x 10.875", signed in kanji lower left with artist's seal, titled in kanji lower right, framed, 21.25" x 16.25".

    Burchard Galleries Inc
  • Tsuchiya KOITSU: "Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya".
    Feb. 22, 2026

    Tsuchiya KOITSU: "Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya".

    Est: $500 - $600

    Tsuchiya KOITSU (Japanese, 1870-1949): "Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya". Woodblock print. The first edition dates from 1935. This is a later printing from the original blocks dates between 1956-62 . Signed in the block, lower left corner. Sheet size: 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches.

    Armstrong Fine Art
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Snow at Nezu Shrine, colour woodblock print, 14 x 9 3/8 in. (35.6 x 23.8 cm.)
    Jan. 28, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu, Japanese (1870-1949), Snow at Nezu Shrine, colour woodblock print, 14 x 9 3/8 in. (35.6 x 23.8 cm.)

    Est: $500 - $700

    Tsuchiya Koitsu Japanese, (1870-1949) Snow at Nezu Shrine colour woodblock print titled and dated December Showa 9, year 1934

    Maynards Fine Art & Antiques
  • Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese Woodblock Print
    Jan. 25, 2026

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese Woodblock Print

    Est: $200 - $400

    Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) Japanese Woodblock Print. Sunset glow at Seta Bridge. 1938.  Size: 10 x 15 1/4 in. 

    Sarasota Estate Auction
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU (Japanese, 1870-1949) "Evening at Ushigome" Woodblock Print
    Jan. 25, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU (Japanese, 1870-1949) "Evening at Ushigome" Woodblock Print

    Est: $400 - $600

    Circa 1939. In Frame: 19.75" H x 14.25" W x .5" D. Seal on bottom right. Corner.

    Rivich Auction
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU: WARBLER ON PLUM BRANCH
    Jan. 23, 2026

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: WARBLER ON PLUM BRANCH

    Est: €600 - €1,200

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: WARBLER ON PLUM BRANCH By Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949), signed Koitsu with seal ‘Shin’ Japan, c. 1950s Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Koitsu with seal Shin; publisher seal Doi Hangaten with watermark ‘Doi’ located at the top-left corner. Title Warbler on Plum Branch. A warbler perched on a plum tree covered with white buds and blossoms shadowed in blue, with the rugged trunk rendered with bold calligraphic line work. SIZE of the sheet 43 x 28.8 cm Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and very slight browning of paper. Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) was a renowned landscape artist and a student of the famous Meiji-era print designer Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847-1915). He gained prominence as a designer of shin hanga (New Prints) for major woodblock print publishers from the early 1930s to 1940. Tsuchiya Koitsu's prints were known for their dramatic use of light and interesting color effects, influenced by his teacher Kiyochika. Museum comparison: A closely related mitsugiri print, formerly in the John H. Van Vleck, is in the collection of the Chazen Museum of Art, accession number 1980.2560.

    Galerie Zacke
  • Woodblocks of Benkei Bridge - Kasamatsu & Koitsu.
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Woodblocks of Benkei Bridge - Kasamatsu & Koitsu.

    Est: $200 - $400

    This lot contains two nighttime japanese woodblock prints of Benkeibashi Bridge. The work with willow trees in the foreground is by Shiro Kasamatsu (Japanese, 1898-1991), and the work with blossoming trees is by Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese, 1870-1949). Paperwork: N/A Condition: Scattered creasing present to Kasamatsu's, as well as a stain or pigment transfer, lower right. Minor rippling to Koitsu's upper margin, likely due to a loose framing. Measurement(s): 21" x 16 1/2" (frames). In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.

    Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU: SPRING SNOW AT MARUYAMA, KYOTO
    Dec. 05, 2025

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: SPRING SNOW AT MARUYAMA, KYOTO

    Est: €800 - €1,500

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: SPRING SNOW AT MARUYAMA, KYOTO By Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1943), signed Koitsu with seal Shin Japan, posthumous print, c. 1950s Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Signed Koitsu with seal Shin; publisher Doi Hangaten, carver Harada, printer Yokoi. Titled Haru no Yuki, Kyoto Maruyama (Spring Snow at Maruyama, Kyoto).. Gorgeous winter view of Maruyama Park in Kyoto, the trees and grounds covered with a soft blanket of snow. Two women share an umbrella in the foreground as another hurries across the bridge to the right. Snow falls gently and the graceful branches of a willow tree frame the scene overhead. SIZE of the sheet 43 x 29 cm Condition: Very good condition. Some very light foxing, creasing to the outer margin, and glue and paper residue to the back from previous mounting. Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870–1949) was a renowned Japanese landscape artist and a student of the celebrated Meiji-era print designer Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915). Rising to prominence in the early 1930s, he became a leading designer of shin hanga (New Prints) for major woodblock publishers through the 1940s. Koitsu’s works are especially admired for their dramatic interplay of light and shadow as well as their striking color effects, reflecting the influence of his teacher Kiyochika. His artistry has often been regarded as standing alongside the finest shin hanga landscape masters, including Kawase Hasui, Kasamatsu Shiro, and Yoshida Hiroshi.

    Galerie Zacke
  • TSUCHIYA KOITSU: MIYAJIMA IN THE RAIN
    Dec. 05, 2025

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: MIYAJIMA IN THE RAIN

    Est: €500 - €1,000

    TSUCHIYA KOITSU: MIYAJIMA IN THE RAIN By Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1943), signed Koitsu with seal Shin Japan, dated 1941 Color woodblock print on paper. Vertical oban. Set inside a frame, behind glass. Signed Koitsu with seal Shin; publisher Uchida. Titled Ame no Miyajima (Miyajima in the Rain). Depicting the famous floating torii gate of the Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, a deer drinking from the water. SIZE of the sheet 41.5 x 28.7 cm Condition: Very good condition. Minor creasing and foxing to the outer margins. One mounting hole to the outer left edge. Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870–1949) was a renowned Japanese landscape artist and a student of the celebrated Meiji-era print designer Kobayashi Kiyochika (1847–1915). Rising to prominence in the early 1930s, he became a leading designer of shin hanga (New Prints) for major woodblock publishers through the 1940s. Koitsu’s works are especially admired for their dramatic interplay of light and shadow as well as their striking color effects, reflecting the influence of his teacher Kiyochika. His artistry has often been regarded as standing alongside the finest shin hanga landscape masters, including Kawase Hasui, Kasamatsu Shiro, and Yoshida Hiroshi. Museum comparison: A closely related print is in the collection of the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, Canada, object number 1994.013.023.

    Galerie Zacke
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