$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 1950, the Nikko no to (Nikko Pagoda) — specifically the Gojunoto five-story pagoda in the Nikko shrine and temple complex, built in 1818 — rises above the surrounding cryptomeria forest as one of the key vertical accents in Nikko's densely packed architectural landscape. The pagoda's layered roofs and the ancient forest around it create a composition that balances vertical architectural form against the horizontal mass of the trees. Kotozuka's 1950 treatment of this Nikko subject is part of his broader documentation of Japan's great temple complexes.
伏見稲荷
Woodblock print
c. 1832/38
Color woodblock print; oban
Woodblock print
Uji Byodoin no ichibu
1921
Color woodblock print; oban
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Nikko no to (Nikko Pagoda) was created by Kotozuka Eiichi (琴塚英一) in 1950.
Nikko no to (Nikko Pagoda) depicts temples & shrines and pagodas, set at Nikko.
