Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Jan Matejko standing by a window that

standing by a window that softly illuminates the scene

This painting showcases a narrow path winding through lush wheat fields

painted in 1939

capturing their delicate petals and lively movement

Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Jan Matejko standing by a window thatAbout 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