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.
Godaido Hall at Matsushima stands on a tiny rocky islet connected to the shore by a short wooden bridge, its position above the pine-clad islands of the bay creating one of Japan's most iconic coastal views. The hall, rebuilt in 1604 by Date Masamune, houses a wooden statue of a seven-faced Kannon visible to the public only every 33 years. Koitsu renders the scene with the misty, dream-like quality that Matsushima's pine islands inspire, the [bokashi](/glossary/bokashi) sky merging water and air at the horizon.
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.
Godaido Shrine, Matsushima was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Godaido Shrine, Matsushima uses Bokashi, on woodblock print.
Godaido Shrine, Matsushima was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Godaido Shrine, Matsushima depicts temples & shrines, set at Matsushima.
