Motsushima Pagoda by Tsuchiya Koitsu

Artist: Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)

Woodblock Prints Title: Motsushima Pagoda

1st Publication: 1936, or very early lifetime edition, pre WWII.

Size: 10 x 7" + Margins as shown

Date of this edition: 1936

Publisher: Doi Hangaten

Printer: Yokoi

Carver: Harada

Condition: Slightly toned. Matte burn from prior mounting. Very good colors, impression and overall condition.

Notes: This Chuban print is part of a rare series of print that bears the Do watermark on the upper right in this particular print, as seen on pictures.

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.