Rhinoceros, 1987

by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

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Rhinoceros, 1987 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

Original Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995) Japanese Woodblock Print
Rhinoceros, 1987

Opening at $89
A Fuji Arts special offer auction

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.

Toshi Yoshida's African Animals - During the 1980s, Toshi Yoshida's travels in Africa inspired him to create many woodblock prints of the animals he saw there, including lions, tigers, zebras, and elephants. He was drawn to African wildlife, and in 1989, Toshi Yoshida even wrote and illustrated two children's books titled "Young Lions" and "Elephant Crossing." His animal prints are beautifully drawn and exquisitely detailed, using incredibly fine line work to create the textures of fur, hide, and grass. The skies and grounds often include fine bokashi shading with soft gradations of color. These wonderful prints capture the character of each animal, demonstrating Toshi Yoshida's love for the natural world and his perceptive recording of it. These handsome designs showcase a different side of Toshi Yoshida's artistic talent.

Rhinoceros, 1987 - This print features the raised seal applied by Toshi Yoshida to prints near the end of his life when he was too weak to pencil sign his work. A lovely lifetime edition.

Signed - Toshi Yoshida in English in the margin (with chop), with raised seal indicating a lifetime edition
Titled - Rhinoceros, in English

Artist - Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

Image Size - 7 1/2" x 10 1/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A couple small indented marks in margin, a couple light creases at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.

Rhinoceros, 1987 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)
Rhinoceros, 1987 by Toshi Yoshida (1911 - 1995)

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