Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Jan Matejko inviting viewers to immerse themselves

inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the beauty and vitality of the flowers

capturing their delicate petals and lively movement

emphasizes the natural splendor and dramatic atmosphere of Étretat

This painting showcases a narrow path winding through lush wheat fields

standing by a window that softly illuminates the scene

Evening at Ushigome | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Jan Matejko inviting viewers to immerse themselvesAbout 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