124 - Koitsu: Spring Snow at Maruyama Park

Koitsu: Spring Snow at Maruyama Park

Tsuchiya Koitsu (1879-1949) doesn't belong to best known Shin-hanga masters, but in my opinion he is underrated. He definitely is one of the best when it comes to landscapes.

Here we see a snowy landscape as only Japanese artists can catch it: Spring Snow at Maruyama Park, a print from 1936.

123 - Yoshitsuya: A Charm against Measles

Utagawa Yoshitsuya: A Charm against Measles, 1862

This is Hashika no mamori (A Charm Against Measles), from 1862, a woodblock print by Utagawa Yoshitsuya (1822-1866).

This is protective magic against illness, typical for Japan. Yoshitsuya was otherwise best known for his prints of warriors, a genre also favoured by his teacher, Kuniyoshi. Yoshitsuya took the first part of his name from the last part of the name of his teacher, which was common practice at the time.

122 - Keishu: Beauty with Lantern

 

Takeuchi Keishu: Beauty with lantern

This is a bijinga, Beauty with lantern by Takeuchi Keishu (1861-1942). The print is from 1900-1910. Keishu's teacher was the great Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.

121 - Kuniyoshi: Minamato no Tametomo

Kuniyoshi: Minamato no Tametomo

This print is an aka-e, a red print intended to protect against smallpox. It depicts Minamato no Tametomo, is from 1840 and was made by Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

Minamato no Tametomo was a samurai living 1139-1170. In 1156, he fought in the rebellion, which is known as the Hōgen Rebellion. He was famous for his archery.