Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and Istanbul

and Istanbul

The use of light and shadow

is a haunting and evocative portrayal of a man consumed by the effects of the notorious alcoholic beverage

and surrealism

Araki Yokocho, Yotsuya | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Frame Options:Gallery Canvas and IstanbulAbout 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