Kofuku-ji in Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Salvador Dalí The stark contrast between light

The stark contrast between light and shadow adds to the dramatic intensity of the scene

"The Three Musicians" by Pablo Picasso

completed in the 18th century

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Kofuku-ji in Nara | Tsuchiya Koitsu | 1870 - 1949 Salvador Dalí The stark contrast between lightAbout 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