Pair of Eiichi Kotozuka Woodblock Prints of Nocturnal Scenes

Item Details

A pair of woodblock prints on woven paper of nocturnal scenes titled Cryptomerias Trees in Nikko and Large Torch at Nigatsu-do Temple by listed Japanese artist Eiichi Kotozuka (1906-1979). Large Torch at Nigatsu-do Temple depicts the steps leading up to a temple lit with lanterns and with billowing smoke coming from a red ember. The piece Cryptomerias Trees in Nikko depicts a dark, forest-lined road with men carrying lanterns and leading donkeys. Artist’s signature and cartouche to lower right on temple piece and lower left on tree-lined road piece. Presented as loose work without mat or frame.

Condition

- toning to paper; foxing to paper; wear to edges of paper; staining to paper; small tear to upper right of temple piece.

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Item #

17NYC084-361