A Stunning Treasure - Original paintings by Hiroshi Yoshida are extremely rare. We have never come across one before. This handsome, original painting depicts a monkey carrying a huge flaming sacred jewel. The animal's knees bend under its weight as he peers around the edge of the jewel with an intense gaze. The subject is beautifully rendered with fluid brush strokes in varying widths, conveying gesture and texture with just a few carefully placed lines. Seal in the lower right corner by Hiroshi Yoshida (see below). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for a serious collector.

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. His lovely woodblocks are beautiful examples of modern Japanese printmaking.

The Presentation - The scroll comes in a beautiful, handmade custom wooden storage box. A label on the end of the storage box bears Hiroshi Yoshida's name (see below). Mounted on an attractive scroll, the painting is framed by brown and white cloud patterned fabric bands at the top and bottom of the image and a lovely aqua blue brocade. Tan fabric above and below complete the display - a roller with knobs at bottom and hanging bar with braided cord at top.

Artist - Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950)

Size - Painting 29 7/8" x 14"; scroll 64 1/2" x 18 3/4"; box 2 3/4" x 21 1/4" x 2 7/8"

Condition - Painting: a few small spots, slight creasing from rolled storage. Mount: fabric has a few small spots, slight creasing from rolled storage. Paper backing toned and slightly soiled with a few spots. Hanging cord soiled, frayed at ends. Box: edges and surfaces worn, slight soiling, remnants of paper label at one end. Please see photos for details.