Evening Glow at Lake Sai by Tsuchiya Koitsu

Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)

Woodblock Prints Title: Evening Glow at Lake Sai

1st Publication: 1938

Size: 15-1/2 x 10-1/4 + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1938

Publisher: Doi Hangaten

Printer: Yokoi

Carver: Harada

Condition: Some clear spots, some soiling and scrubbing throughout the print. All the margins have remains of glue from prior mounting. Obvious repaired area blending Ok. Very good colors and impression. Fair overall condition.

Notes: Beautiful landscape print from Tsuchiya Koitsu, one of the most iconic print from this artist.

Doi's earliest "primary printer" was Yokoi (YOKOI, Giichi; 1894-c1980) who produced prints continuously for Doi from the period of about 1936 to 1965. The prints made from the association Doi /Yokoi / Harada were done between 1936 until 1956.

Pictures: Pictures are taken outdoor, in the shade, to reflect true colors, without any enhancements of any kind. The last picture is taken indoor, with a light behind the print, to reveal the exact paper grain, holes if any, or other possible flaws.