Unsodo and the Kotozuka Family: An Artistic Legacy Across Generations Since its founding in 1891, Unsodo has been dedicated to preserving and sharing the artistic traditions of Kyoto, particularly through the publication and promotion of Japanese woodblock prints. Among the distinguished artists associated with Unsodo is Eichi Kotozuka, a renowned Nihonga painter who played an important role in the modern Kyoto art scene. During the early Showa period, Unsodo published a number of Eichi Kotozuka’s works as woodblock prints, introducing his art to a wide audience and helping to establish his enduring legacy. Today, we are honored to present the work of his grandson, the wildlife artist Kichitaro Kotozuka. Born in Kyoto, Kichitaro Kotozuka creates extraordinary animal portraits using only graphite pencils. Through the meticulous layering of countless lines rather than the use of color, he achieves an astonishing level of realism. Every strand of fur, every feather, and even the vitality of the living creatures themselves seem to emerge from the paper. Just as his grandfather pursued a distinctive artistic vision within the world of Nihonga painting, Kichitaro has forged his own unique path in contemporary art. His work reflects both an exceptional power of observation and the refined aesthetic sensibility deeply rooted in Kyoto’s artistic heritage. Unsodo is pleased to offer selected works by Kichitaro Kotozuka as high-fidelity fine art reproductions. At first, we considered reproducing these works using traditional woodblock printing, as we had done with the works of Eichi Kotozuka. However, Kichitaro’s drawings are built upon an extraordinary density of pencil lines and an exceptional level of detail that surpass the expressive limits of traditional woodblock reproduction. For this reason, we chose advanced high-definition reproduction technology in order to preserve and convey the remarkable precision, depth, and subtlety of the original artworks as faithfully as possible. For Unsodo, our connection with the Kotozuka family extends beyond a single generation. From Eichi Kotozuka to his grandson Kichitaro, the mediums and methods of expression may have evolved, yet the dedication to observing the world with sincerity and pursuing artistic beauty remains unchanged. We invite you to discover the vitality, warmth, and extraordinary craftsmanship found in the works of Kichitaro Kotozuka—a continuation of an artistic legacy that spans generations.