River Fireworks — 鴨川花火

Date:: Not set
Medium:: Woodblock print
Format:: Oban
Source:: Japanese Art Open Database

Typical Price

$200–$2,000. Common Kyoto views: $200–$500. Key value factors: Kotozuka's Kyoto prints are popular and affordable. Seasonal temple scenes and garden views are most sought after.

Description

"River Fireworks — 鴨川花火" is a shin-hanga print by Kotozuka Eiichi, created during the Showa period. This abstract work reflects the artist's exploration of form, color, and texture through the printing medium.

Kotozuka Eiichi approaches abstraction through the unique constraints and possibilities of printmaking, where the grain of the material, the pressure of the tool, and the interaction of pigment and paper all contribute to the final image. His work captures the ancient capital with a warmth and intimacy that has made his prints popular with collectors.

This print represents Kotozuka Eiichi's contribution to the shin-hanga tradition during the Showa period. As with all works by this artist, it reflects both individual artistic vision and the broader cultural moment in which it was created. For collectors and admirers of Japanese printmaking, it offers a window into the sophisticated aesthetic world that produced some of the most beloved images in art history.