Koitsu's atmospheric night and temple scenes are his most sought-after subjects. Doi Hangaten first editions (1930s) are the most desirable; Watanabe editions are more common.
The Gion district of Kyoto held some of Japan's most celebrated cherry blossom viewing, the blossoms of Maruyama Park and the adjacent Yasaka Shrine drawing crowds each spring who came to drink, sing, and admire the flowers by day and lantern light. Koitsu renders the scene at evening, the cherry blossoms glowing white against a darkening sky, figures in kimono moving beneath the branches. The Gion setting adds a layer of refined Kyoto culture to what might otherwise be simply a seasonal landscape.
Kumoi sakura
1926
Color woodblock print
1935
Color woodblock print
Romon
1935
Color woodblock print
円山公園桜
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸) in 20th century.
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion uses Bokashi, on woodblock print; ink and color on paper.
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion was published by Doi Sadaichi (20th century).
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion depicts cherry blossoms and night scenes.
Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Evening at Gion measures 24.9 × 37.5 cm (Oban format).
