The print depicts a serene, snow-covered landscape featuring traditional Japanese thatched-roof farmhouses (kayabuki-yane). The sky has a striking orange-pink glow, suggesting either a vivid sunset or sunrise, which is a common motif in his work, sometimes titled "Sunset glow" or similar.
Artist: Sakamoto Koichi (坂本好一) - Known for his etchings and mezzotints of rural, often snow-covered, Japanese landscapes.
Medium: Based on his common practice, it is likely a mezzotint and/or etching print.
Signature/Title (Lower Right): The text in the lower right margin appears to be the artist's signature followed by what looks like the print's title and/or number, possibly "Koichi Sakamoto" followed by Japanese characters.
Title (Center Bottom): The Japanese characters at the bottom center, "かやぶきの里" (likely read as Kayabuki no Sato), translate to "Thatched Roof Village" or "Thatched Roof Homestead."
Sakamoto Koichi is celebrated for his printmaking techniques, particularly etching and mezzotint, which allow for the rich textural detail seen in the snow and the dense, dark woods. His work often features:
Rural Scenes: Focused on old farmhouses and trees.
Winter Landscapes: Many of his most recognized pieces feature heavy snow.
Dramatic Lighting: A key characteristic is the use of soft, often surreal or dreamy light (like the orange-pink sky here) contrasting with the dark textures.