Tsuchiya Kōitsu Restrike Woodblock Print "Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara"

Item Details

In Plate

A restrike woodblock print on paper, titled Rain at Horyuji Temple, Nara, designed originally by Japanese artist Tsuchiya Kōitsu (1870-1949). This print depicts a tower-like structure at the center of a rainsoaked landscape, a pair of figures with umbrellas visible toward one side. It features a line of calligraphic text and a red signature seal toward its lower right corner, and is mounted under acrylic glass in a wooden frame with a textile liner and sawtooth hanger to its verso.

Condition

- fair; scratching and chipping to the paint on the frame; tearing to the paper backing.

Dimensions

- measures frame; visible image measures: 9.0" W x 14.0" H.

Item #

17STL084-055