Harunoyuki 春の雪 (京都円山) - Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949) - Published by Doi Eiichi - 日本

Technique Original woodblock print
Artist Tsuchiya Koitsu (1870-1949)
Title:Snowfall in early spring
Japan, Dawn (2019-Present)


This woodblock print is a beautiful work by Tsuchiya Koitsu, a prominent figure in the Shin-Hanga (New Prints) movement during the early Shōwa period.
Alongside Kawase Hasui, Koitsu played a central role in reviving traditional ukiyo-e with modern sensibilities.

The scene is set in Maruyama Park in Kyoto, where snow falls gently over a quiet garden. A maiko (apprentice geisha) walks gracefully with a traditional umbrella, adding a human warmth to the serene winter landscape.
The elegant figure of the maiko harmonizes perfectly with the snow-covered trees, bridge, and the still surface of the pond, evoking a deep sense of peace and the refined beauty of Japanese seasonal aesthetics.

Koitsu is renowned for his realistic detail and emotionally rich landscapes. In this piece, his mastery of traditional woodblock techniques is evident in the soft, layered colors and the subtle depth of the scene.

This work is not only a timeless example of Japanese artistic tradition, but also a popular choice for modern interiors.
It brings a quiet elegance and a sense of seasonal beauty to any space.

We highly recommend this piece as an artful expression of Japan’s cultural spirit and aesthetic sensibility.
First published in 1936.

This is a later edition, printed using the original woodblocks.
Printed by: Doi Print Shop
Printmaker: Yamamoto
Carver: Harada

Size in the margins: 390 x 258 mm.
Full sheet size: 435 x 290 mm.
Unframed.
Mint condition!