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.

Hirosaki Castle, 1935 - Beautiful spring view of Hirosaki Castle seen through the branches of a blossoming cherry tree. The branches bend towards the ground, heavily laden with cascades of flowers, with the tree reflected in the greenish waters of a still lake below. A lovely image with an unusual perspective, rendered in soft, muted tones.

Signed - Lifetime Yoshida studio printing signed with chop (not pencil) in English in the margin and Japanese within the image
Titled - Hirosaki Castle, in English and Japanese

Artist - Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950)

Image Size - 9 5/8" x 14 5/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Light toning. Please see photos for details.