Horyu-ji, Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Select Size:18" x 24" painted between 1819 and 1823

painted between 1819 and 1823

"The Bard" by John Martin

and almost magical realism

making her a pioneering figure in abstract art

demonstrating his innovative approach to color and form that would influence generations of artists to come

Horyu-ji, Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Select Size:18" x 24" painted between 1819 and 1823About the artwork: Tsuchiya Koitsu, born in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1870, was a celebrated artist known for his beautiful woodblock prints showing Japan's landscapes and city scenes. He learned from famous artists like Kobayashi Kiyochika, who taught him how to make woodblock prints. Koitsu's prints were loved for their bright colors and careful details, especially his nighttime scenes. These scenes, with their peaceful streets and glowing temples, became