A beautiful original woodblock print by Japanese master of shin-hanga, Tsuchiya Koitsu. It’s a rare image titled “Lake Kawaguchi;” dusk-blue sky reflected in the water, snow-frosted Mt Fuji as centerpiece, framed by pink blossoms of a cherry tree. This was published in 1936 by Hideo Takemura (original label on back), first edition. Mounted (see notes) in paper display folio and. Protected in a frame that was unsuitable. Signed with characters and chop within the print (lower right), labeled in left margin. A stunning piece sure to please the collector. As found in original mount. Adhered to backing at top right corner; top left has come loose. Some minor creasing and wrinkling; small white spot in sky ink? And two tiny holes lower right. Original publisher’s label on back. Paper size 10 5/8 by 15 7/8. P e n c i l p o i n t e r >. Available on most items. The item “Rare Tsuchiya Koitsu Woodblock Print Lake Kawaguchi 1936 Japanese Fuji Blossoms” is in sale since Wednesday, April 04, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Prints”. The seller is “pencilpointer” and is located in Oak View, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Color: Blue
- Primary Material: Paper
- Maker: Tsuchiya Koitsu
- Region of Origin: Japan
- Publisher: H. Takemura
- Age: 1900-1940
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Edition: First Edition