Village Near Futamigaura
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Doi Sadaichi
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
- Source:
- Japanese Art Open Database
Koitsu's daytime landscapes and non-nocturnal scenes are less common on the primary market but still reflect his mastery of atmosphere and color. Values have risen steadily over the past decade.
This [oban](/glossary/oban) woodblock print by Tsuchiya Koitsu shows a village near Futamigaura, the coastal area in Ise famous for the Meoto Iwa, or "Wedded Rocks," joined by a sacred shimenawa rope. The village itself sits along a stretch of Mie Prefecture coastline that has attracted pilgrims and travelers for centuries due to its proximity to the Ise Grand Shrine. Koitsu renders the settlement with attention to the modest architecture and natural surroundings that characterize fishing communities along this coast. The rooftops and narrow paths of the village anchor the composition, while glimpses of sea or sky establish the coastal setting. By depicting the village rather than the famous rocks themselves, Koitsu shifts focus from the iconic landmark to the lived environment of the people who call this sacred coastline home.
Noka no aki (Miyagi ken Ayashi
1946
Color woodblock print
Woodblock print
1956
Color woodblock print
Woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Village Near Futamigaura was created by Tsuchiya Koitsu (土屋光逸).
Village Near Futamigaura was published by Doi Sadaichi.
Village Near Futamigaura depicts village scenes.
