Artist: Kotozuka Eiichi
Title: Lake Biwa
Date: Not set
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Japanese Woodblock by Eiichi Kotozuka ‘Lake Biwa’ (c1950) A beautiful snowy harbor scene by Eiichi Kotozuka (1906-??) titled “Lake Biwa” (in Japanese, “Biwako”) and dating to the 1940’s or 50’s. Bears artist’s black Japanese “signature” and “seal” in lower left corner. Print is published by Uchida Bijutsu Shoshi. Circa 1940’s/50’s. Print is in overall quite good condition, but does have some minor discoloration seen in extreme upper right corner and to margins. Wonderfully executed “bokashi” (gradation of color) shading to the sky’s and water’s colors. Print is “dai-ban” (large oban), the image itself measures 10 ? x 15 inches.