Framed Japanese Woodblock Print Yoshida Hiroshi Sarusawa Pond

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A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Sarusawa Pond". Part of the "Kansai District Series", the vertical format … Read more A Japanese woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi (1876-1950), entitled "Sarusawa Pond". Part of the "Kansai District Series", the vertical format print was made in Showa 8th year (1933). It depicts the Sarusawa Pond in Nara in springtime, framed by weeping willow branches with the pagoda reflected in the water. The print was executed in "bokashi" shading that renders the image a "softer" look. On the left margin, the year and title were printed in 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. It was attached to the backboard on the top edge and framed with glass as shown.
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 Art Institute Chicago among other leading museums, accession no. 1990.607.275. See less