Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Francais Charles Marie Bouton epitomizes the artist's pioneering exploration

epitomizes the artist's pioneering exploration of metaphysical art

a period that greatly influenced his style and subject matter

dream-like scenes that provoke a sense of mystery and alienation

adding to the eerie atmosphere

Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Francais Charles Marie Bouton epitomizes the artist's pioneering explorationTsuchiya Koitsu, born in Hamamatsu, Japan in 1870, was a celebrated artist known for his beautiful woodblock prints showing Japan's landscapes and city scenes. He learned from famous artists like Kobayashi Kiyochika, who taught him how to make woodblock prints. Koitsu's prints were loved for their bright colors and careful details, especially his nighttime scenes. These scenes, with their peaceful streets and glowing temples, became very popular.