Original 1926 Yoshida Hiroshi Woodcut
Item Details
An original Japanese, Shin Hanga, woodcut by one of the greatest master of the Shin Hanga movement Hiroshi Yoshida (‘Hiroshi’ – generous, ‘Yoshida’ – ‘lucky rice field’) (1876-1950). Yoshida is profoundly unique within the tradition of Japanese printmaking, as his wide reception and success enabled him to travel far and wide. He is most well-known for his incredible landscapes which frequently strayed from the tradition of Japanese locales. He famously produced images of the Swiss Alps, Taj Mahal, Grand Canyon, and American National Parks. Yoshida’s training in the Western styles of oil painting shaped his aesthetic within the age old tradition and medium of woodcut. During the Meiji Period, these styles of rendering permeated and mixed with preexisting traditions of ukiyo-e moku hanga woodcut that flourished during the Edo Period. His legacy is long with eight artists extending in lineage from the Yoshida family. This image is representative of Yoshida’s oeuvre but is most certainly rooted in traditional Japanese printmaking. It was printed in 1926 and is titled Willow and Stone Bridge. Two Japanese women can be seen traversing a stone bridge beneath the pretty drapes of a weeping willow tree. The color palette is soft and muted, and the imagery beautifully conveys the landscape and atmosphere of the scene. This magnificent work of art is presented in a gilt wood frame with canvas inset and gilded bevel to inner edge.
Dimensions
Image: 9.5 × 14.5
Item #
14CIN379-463
