Kokyo Taniguchi "Spirit of Heron Maiden" 1925 woodblock
https://flic.kr/p/j1Es9D | Kokyo Taniguchi "Spirit of Heron Maiden" 1925 woodblock | Kokyo Taniguchi (1864-1915) Japanese print artist. Taniguchi also taught at the Kyoto City School of Fine Arts and Crafts and Kyoto Specialist School of Painting. color woodblock print
Japanese Greeting Card Pine Tree At Akashi Beach
Both the Japanese and Chinese regard the evergreen pine as a symbol of longevity, good fortune and steadfastness. Koitsu was born in 1870 near Mamamatsu in Shizuoka prefecture, and moved to Tokyo at the age of 15. He became an apprentice, studying under the master Kiyochika and moved into his home for 19 years during which they formed a family-like bond. The subtle use of light and shadow in his landscapes is a trademark of this highly recognised Japanese artist.A6 size card 148mm x 105mm, Quali