Horishi Yoshida Woodblock Prints
Item Details
A group of four Japanese woodblock prints after artist Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博, 1876-1950). Included in this collection is Yoshida’s print titled Osaka Castle (大坂城, Ōsaka-jō): the artist’s ‘Yoshida’ signature and ‘Hiroshi’ stamp are printed in the lower right corner of the image; in the left margin is the printed title. The second work print is titled Small Town in Chugoku (中国之小町 Chūgoku no Komachi): the artist’s signature and stamp are printed in the lower right corner of the image; in the left margin is the printed title. To the verso is a framer’s label and stamp. The third print is titled Willow and Stone Bridge (柳に石橋 Yanagi ni ishibashi): the artist’s signature and stamp are printed in the lower right corner of the image; in the left margin is the printed title. The last print is titled Suzukawa; the artist’s ‘Yoshida’ signature and ‘Hiroshi’ stamp are printed to the lower left corner. All of the prints were likely printed posthumously. All prints are double matted and displayed under glass in gold-tone bamboo-style wood frames. All are ready to hang with picture wire to the versos.
Condition
- some minor scratches, scuffs, and discoloration in frames; yellowing in paper; a few small water stains in Small Town in Chugoku; Suzukawa was not examined out of frame for additional seals and signatures.
Dimensions
- measurement of frame for Osaka Castle; visible image measures approximately 10.25" W x 15" H.
- frame for Small Town in Chugoku measures 21" W x 16.25" H x .5" D; visible image measures approximately 15.25" W x 10.25" H.
- frame for Willow and Stone Bridge measures 15.5" W x 21" H. × .5″ D; visible image measures approximately 10.25" W x 15" H.
- frame for Suzukawa measures 20" W x 15.25" H; visible image measures approximately 14.5" W x 9.5" H.
Item #
16BOS020-344
