$200–$2,000. Temple scenes are among the most popular subjects for this artist. Good temple/seasonal scenes: $500–$1,200. Key value factors: Kotozuka's Kyoto prints are popular and affordable. Seasonal temple scenes and garden views are most sought after.
Dated 1930, this earlier print of the Gion Yasaka Shrine torii gate documents Kotozuka's engagement with this iconic Kyoto subject at the beginning of his career. The 1930 date places the work in the height of the [shin-hanga](/glossary/shin-hanga) movement, and the print shows the influence of that tradition's interest in atmospheric color and precise architectural rendering. The torii's vermilion against the surrounding scenery of Maruyama Park gives Kotozuka's composition its characteristic warm-cool color contrast.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Gion Yasaka Torii-mae - 祇園八坂鳥居前 was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in 1930.
Gion Yasaka Torii-mae - 祇園八坂鳥居前 depicts birds & flowers, temples & shrines, and torii gates.
