Savoring the beauty of vintage art with this stunning framed Tsuchiya Koitsu block print depicting cormorant fishing in Nagara River. This masterpiece, likely published by Watanabe Shozaburo, captures a timeless tradition and transports us to another era. Tsuchiya Kōitsu was a Japanese artist in the Shin-hanga movement. He trained under the ukiyo-e master Kobayashi Kiyochika for 19 years, and initially focused on works depicting scenes from the First Sino-Japanese War. Koitsu published through the Watanabe publishing house after Watanabe and Koitsu met at an exhibition commemorating the 17th anniversary of Kiyochika's death. Wood frame under glass.
Measurements: Approximately 14 Inches Tall x 20 Inches Wide
