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.
Comments - Lovely view of a country festival at Kono. People stroll along the street, pausing to admire the goods on display. Colorful decorated paper lanterns hang from posts on either side, adding a festive air to the scene, along with the banners at left. A blossoming cherry tree frames the blue sky, above distant mountains. A beautiful design, wonderfully detailed and colored.
Signed - Later Yoshida studio printing signed with chop (not pencil) in English in the margin and Japanese within the image
Titled - Country Holiday, in English and Japanese
Artist - Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950)
Image Size - 14 3/4" x 9 5/8" + margins as shown
Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Drying hole in top left corner. Please see photos for details. Very nice overall.
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