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Chester Yoshida
"A Song for a Nesei Fisherman" Poster, Limited Edition Screenprint #14 of 100

1980

About the Item

"A Song for a Nesei Fisherman" Poster, Limited Edition Screenprint #14 of 100 Show poster designed by Chester Yoshida (American, b. 1922). The play "A Song for a Nisei Fisherman" was written by Philip Tan Gotanda and directed by David Henry Hwong, presented by the Asian American Theatre Company at the Marina Theater. A fisherman stands with his fishing pole and a large fish that he has just caught. There is a dog next to him, slightly behind. They are shown as cut outs from the all black background, a clever use of negative space by Yoshida. In the upper right corner, a hand reaches down at the man, also cut out from the background, allowing the newsprint behind to show through. The title of the play appeears in red lettering on a banner along the left edge, with details about the play above and below. Numbered, titled, signed, and dated in pencil, along the bottom edge: 14/100 Fisherman Yoshida '80 Presented in a new grey mat with foamcore backing. Mat size: 30"H x 24"W Paper size: 23"H x 17.5"W The play "A Song for a Nisei Fisherman" was written by Philip Tan Gotanda and directed by David Henry Hwong, presented by the Asian American Theatre Company at the Marina Theater.
  • Creator:
    Chester Yoshida (1922, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1980
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Coloration of ink is very good. Some tonal ageing to paper, as expected.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH92141stDibs: LU54214326312
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