Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 18th Century desolate scene that invites contemplation

desolate scene that invites contemplation and introspection

This painting depicts the port of Le Havre

Tsuchiya Koitsu

completed in 1912

reflects Friedrich's interest in the sublime and the transcendental aspects of nature

Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 18th Century desolate scene that invites contemplationAbout the artwork: Tsuchiya 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