I like my Japanese prints but...

mrfeller

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Hello community! This is my first post so I hope all will forgive me for busting out the translation request.

I've had these two prints for some 10+ years. They once belonged to a great aunt who spent some time in Japan (in the 1970's, I believe).

Anyway, I've always liked them but I'm dying to know more about them; Title, artist etc.
Any help would be much appreciated.

 

Toritoribe

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Those are woodblock prints by 土屋光逸[Tsuchiya Kōitsu]. The nightscape one is titled 品川沖 [Shinagawa Oki] "Shinagwa Coast", and the one of Mt. Fuji is 西湖の夕照[Sai-ko no Yūshō] "Lake Sai Sunset".

Tsuchiya Koitsu - His Complete Works
Tsuchiya Koitsu - "Shinagawa Coast".
Tsuchiya Koitsu - "Lake Sai Sunset".

 

Mike Cash

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The one on the left is dated May 1938 and the one next to it is dated May 1935. They're very lovely.

 

mrfeller

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Thank you so much Toritoribe and Mike C! Really looking forward to reading up on Tsuchiya Kōitsu now. Sort of surprised they're that old. Glad I've taken care of them, but it was easy because they're so nice to look at.

Big thanks

 

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LolaEliot

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They are awesome.

 

mrfeller

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LolaEliot said:

They are awesome.

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Oh thank you.