KOTOZUKA -- "Hogashi Hongan Temple (Kyoto)"

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Artist KOTOZUKA, Eiichi (1906-??)
Title "Hogashi Hongan Temple (Kyoto)"
("Hogashi Hongan-ji")
Date 1940's/50's
Series na
Publisher Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi
Seal, Carver/Printer na
Image Size 10 1/4 x 15 1/2 ("dai-oban")
Impression Very Fine. Nicely executed "bokashi" shading to sky, buildings, and foreground; light "gauffrage" to accumulated snow on rooftop and railings; over-printed with additional white "gofun" pigment as falling snow; nicely detailed carving.
Condition Excellent. (No flaws noted.)
Reference/Illus na
Comments A very striking, large snowscene image.
Item # BG-118
Price $225 (Sold)