The Friendly Garden, 1980

by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

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The Friendly Garden, 1980 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

Original Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995) Japanese Woodblock Print
The Friendly Garden, 1980

Toshi Yoshida - Toshi Yoshida was the son of Hiroshi Yoshida, one of the most famous woodblock print artists of the twentieth century. He followed the family tradition and centuries-old Japanese craft of woodblock printmaking, adopting and developing his signature style. His close relationship with his father was instrumental in the pursuit of his art. Together, father and son traveled Japan and the globe, examining and sketching the people and places around them.

Although Yoshida's prints span a wide range of subjects, he is most well known for his lovely portrayals of everyday life in Japan and the beautiful countryside. His works often include the human element, adding a sense of scale and a personal quality to his remarkable landscapes. Softly colored and masterfully composed, Toshi Yoshida's evocative woodblock prints capture the beauty of Japan in his own unique style.

Comments - Beautiful, large format triptych depicting a garden with the "Three Friends of Winter," pine, bamboo, and plum. The trio of trees symbolizes steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience. At left, a tall pine towers over the garden pond, with stone slabs forming a bridge across the water below. In the center, a cluster of bamboo lines the walkway in from of a house. At right, a plum tree is covered with beautiful pink blossoms and buds, with a few birds perched on the branches. The pond is surrounded with shrubs and trees, with a row of evergreens shaded in blue and snow-capped mountains in the distance. A lovely design, commissioned by the Franklin Mint in 1980 and printed in Toshi Yoshida's studio in Japan. The only triptych ever created by Toshi Yoshida, this beautiful image is rarely seen on the market and would make an impressive framed presentation. This print has lovely color with vivid pink on the cherry blossoms and rich greens and rusts on the foliage.

Artist - Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

Image Size - Each image 19 5/8" x 9 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail and nice color as shown. Three separate panels. Paper mounts on reverse at sides and top edges, as is commonly seen with this subject. Light toning, slight rippling at edges from printing process and mounts. Please see photos for details.

The Friendly Garden, 1980 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)
The Friendly Garden, 1980 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

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