Eiichi Kotozuka Woodblock Print
Overview: Up for sale is this fantastic woodblock print, "The Full Moon Viewed on the Seta Kerahashi Bridge," which depicts the famous Seta Kerahashi Bridge in Otsu, just outside of Kyoto. It''s a hauntingly beautiful print. This print was produced by Eiichi Kotozuka. Kotozuka was born in Kyoto and was one of the major forces in the shin hanga movement. He, along with Tokuriki, Tobei and Tasaburo formed the Koryokusha publishing company in an effort to break free of the major publishing companies. This print was part of a six-print series called, "Scenes of Shiga, Nara and Kyoto," which dates to the 1950s. It comes in the original folio backing. It would make an excellent addition once framed to any art collection. Print is unframed.
Condition: The print is in very good condition. There is some minor discoloration at center-right. Folio is in excellent condition.
Measurements: Print measures approximately 11 inches wide x 8.25 inches high. Folio backing measures 13.75 in