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Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Three Little Islands

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A beautiful Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Three Little Islands", a work that belongs to The Inland Sea, second series. The horizontal format print was made in Showa 5th year (1930). On the left margin in grey ink, the year and title were printed in grey ink. There is also a jizuri ("self-printed") mark above, indicated it to be printed under Yoshida's inspection and considered to be up to his high technical standards. In-print seal and artist name on the lower right corner. Pencil signed the lower margin right, "Hiroshi Yoshida" and titled lower left. Image size measures approximately 10"w x 15"h. This is an original print in fine condition and colors. Not framed. Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) was considered one of the greatest artists of the shin-hanga woodblock print style in the 20th century. Widely celebrated for his landscape work, not only sceneries in Japan but also around the world from his extensive travelling. Many exotic and iconic places in India, Europe and North America found their way in his work but presented in a traditional Japanese style. A similar print with jizuri mark is in the collection of MFA Boston among other leading museums, accession no. 50.671.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)Width: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. An original print with strong impression, rich colors with shade and details. Slight toning and creasing on the margins as shown, unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945043960592

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