Asakusa Kannon Temple
浅草観音堂
- Date:
- 1933
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Doi Sadaichi
- Source:
- ukiyo-e.org
Typical Price
Asakusa's Kannon Temple (Senso-ji) glowing at night is one of Koitsu's most recognized and beloved compositions. The warm lantern light against the temple architecture demonstrates his mastery of nocturnal illumination. As a popular subject, lifetime editions command $2,000-$4,500, while posthumous versions sell for $800-$2,000.
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