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.

Cherry and Castle, 1939 - Lovely view of Hirosaki Castle in springtime, seen through the branches of blossoming cherry trees. This print appeared as the frontispiece in Hiroshi Yoshida's 1939 book "Japanese Woodblock Printing," and is rarely seen in the market. It features a printed title and signature in English in the bottom margin.

Publisher - Self-published

Artist - Hiroshi Yoshida (1876 - 1950)

Image Size - 6 1/4" x 4 1/8" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent detail as shown. Light toning and spotting, slight soiling, a few creases. Please see photos for details