Koitsu Tsuchiya (1870-1949)
Returning Sails at Yabase
A traditional sailing boat glides towards the harbour at dusk, passing a towering stone lantern. The scene captures the tranquil waters of Lake Biw...
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A traditional sailing boat glides towards the harbour at dusk, passing a towering stone lantern. The scene captures the tranquil waters of Lake Biw...
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A quiet winter scene at Senzoku Pond, with snow-laden pine trees standing tall over the icy blue waters. Published in 1928 as part of Hasui’s “Twen...
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The moon rises above the Toyama Plain, contrasting against the night sky, a motif often explored by Hasui. This print was produced in 1931 by the P...
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The “Ama”, or “pearl diver”, Princess Tamatori (literally meaning “Orb Catcher”), descends to the Dragon Palace to retrieve the Dragon King’s Pearl...
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Blooming irises depicted through delicate bokashi gradation and fine line work characteristic of the early Shin Hanga movement. Known as 'shobu' in...
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Kogane, a geisha of the Nakahashi house, is seen dressed in a vibrant blue kimono. This print is promoting the restaurant at Kajicho, as part of Ku...
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A woman passes by a stone lantern on a moonlit night in Hakone. Holding a single lantern in her hand, the shape of the cloth on her back indicates ...
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Setsubun celebrations at the female quarters of the imperial palace. An attendant is handling Fukumame or "fortune beans", which will be tossed to ...
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People are out for an evening walk in Green Park, with Buckingham Palace rising from behind the treetops. Markino (real name "Makino") was on of a ...
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Spanning the River Thames in West London, Putney bridge is seen emerging from within the mist. Markino (real name "Makino") was on of a few Japanes...
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Dark yet friendly, a couple of crows are stood on a branch, their figures standing out against the soft background. The use of light blue as the ba...
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Heavy rain engulfs the onsen town of Kinosaki. Illustrated entirely through vertical streaks, this image showcases a much more expressive side of H...
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An unusual and luxurious design of a friendly Japanese Chin dog. This large format print features a pronounced silver mica background, it’s shimmer...
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The elegant arch of Hirakawa bridge, stretches across the moat which surrounds Tokyo’s imperial palace. While some impressions of this design favou...
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A thin, crescent moon rises above the harbour, its bright silhouette emerging between the masts. Hiroshi Yoshida often used sailboats as a subject ...
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A mesmerising example of Hiroshi Yoshida’s delicate gradation and colours. A cluster of sailboats drifts out to sea in the early morning, their sil...
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Very rare design by Hiroshi Yoshida. This methodical, almost scientific depiction of a crouching tiger possibly inspired a similar close-up portray...
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Mt Fuji is coloured bright red to represent the dawn, as it rises from amidst the clouds to tower over the surrounding landscape. This edition was ...
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