Evening Glow at Lake Sai | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Hermann Corrodi from brilliant whites to deep

from brilliant whites to deep blues and greens

his muscles tensed with the force of the impending action

The figure's position above the fog symbolizes a sense of enlightenment and transcendence

this painting features a collection of symbolic objects such as skulls

dream-like space invites the viewer to ponder the philosopher's conquest

Evening Glow at Lake Sai | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Hermann Corrodi from brilliant whites to deepAbout 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