Artist |
YOSHIDA, Hiroshi (1876-1950) |
Title |
"Niagara Falls" ("Niagara Falls") |
Date |
1925; "Impressed" signature lower margin (later edition, likely 1950's/60's). |
Series |
"United States" Series (1925) |
Publisher |
Yoshida Studio |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
Blocks cut by Maeda Yujuro. |
Image Size |
9 3/4 x 14 5/8 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout; light "gauffrage" (embossing)
to clouds, falls and rocks; life-like reflections and water areas; crisply detailed lines. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent. Deep, rich colors. Clean frontside and verso. (Slight toning; couple minor
surface scratches--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Complete Woodblocks of Hiroshi Yoshida" #12 (a very early print). |
Comments |
A beautiful and very early Yoshida image (#12 of 259 lifetime images). RARELY seen. |
Item # |
DG-679 |
Price |
$1500 (Sold/JC) |