Hiroshi Yoshida - Hiroshi Yoshida was one of the most famous woodblock print artists of the 20th century and a leader in the shin-hanga or new print movement in Japan. He and his son, Toshi, traveled Japan and the globe, examining and sketching the people and places around them. Best known for his beautiful landscapes, his prints are richly detailed and he was especially skilled at capturing the effects of light and reflections on water. After 1925, Hiroshi Yoshida began self-publishing his own works, hiring his own carvers and printers and supervising them very closely. He was a highly skilled carver and printer in his own right, using a special "jizuri" seal to denote the designs he worked on himself. His lovely woodblocks are beautiful examples of 20th century Japanese printmaking.

A Special Group - Beautiful printing of a classic Hiroshi Yoshida shin hanga design, done in 1971 by the Yoshida Print Workshop from the original blocks. Each print includes a stamp on the reverse in the lower left corner reading "Yoshida Print Workshop, Printer: H. Komatsu, 1971." A wonderful opportunity to purchase an early Hiroshi Yoshida design. 

Comments - Charming scene of men busily engaged in the tasks of daily life, carefully working with tangled lengths of cord. They are absorbed in their work, bent over and focused on their duties. Large baskets are piled at right, and drying racks can be seen near the top of the scene. A beautiful soft palette of warm browns and ochres. Carefully observed and drawn, a wonderful slice of everyday life in early twentieth century Japan. A fine choice to collect or display.

Signed - Hiroshi Yoshida in English in the margin and Japanese within the image (with chop)
Titled - A Spring Day, 1927, in English and Japanese

Artist - Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950)

Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - With excellent color and detail as shown. A couple tiny spots in top margin. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.