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Ueno Shinobazu Pond in Rain (Koitsu Tsuchiya, 1933)

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description Ueno Shinobazu Pond in Rain (Koitsu Tsuchiya, 1933) Overview

Koitsu Tsuchiya’s 1933 woodcut depicts Ueno Shinobazu Pond during rainfall. The artwork is recognized within shin-hanga for its evocative depiction of a rainy urban landscape. It utilizes subtle tonal variations to create a powerfully atmospheric scene emphasizing light and shadow. This piece is valued by art collectors and enthusiasts interested in Japanese landscape prints and the aesthetic principles of shin-hanga, particularly those drawn to serene yet contemplative representations of everyday environments.

help Ueno Shinobazu Pond in Rain (Koitsu Tsuchiya, 1933) FAQ

Where is Shinobazu Pond in Koitsu's rain scene?

Shinobazu Pond is in Ueno, Tokyo, within the area now associated with Ueno Park. Koitsu presents it through rain, reflections, and subdued artificial light rather than as a bright sightseeing view.

Is Ueno Shinobazu Pond in Rain an ukiyo-e or shin-hanga print?

The 1933 print belongs to shin-hanga, the twentieth-century revival of collaborative Japanese woodblock publishing. Koitsu's atmospheric light and Western-influenced depth distinguish it from many Edo-period ukiyo-e landscapes.

Who published Koitsu's Shinobazu Pond print?

Koitsu is closely associated with the Kyoto publisher Doi Sadaichi and later Doi Teiichi. Publisher seals and margins matter because later Doi impressions can differ from early printings.

How can I tell an early impression from a later Koitsu printing?

Inspect the publisher, carver, and printer seals in the margin rather than relying only on the image or signature. Doi blocks were used for later authorized impressions, so a genuine woodblock print is not automatically a first edition.

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