| Artist | YOSHIDA, Hiroshi (1876-1950) |
| Title | "A Garden in Okayama" ("Haru no Asa"--literally "Spring Morning") |
| Date | 1933; ("Impressed" signature lower margin--posthumous edition, circa 1960's/70's.) |
| Series | "Four Garden Scenes" ("Niwa yon Dai") (1929-33) |
| Publisher | Yoshida Family Studio |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | Deep "baren tool" embossing (below stamped signature). |
| Image Size | 9 3/4 x 14 3/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; "gauffrage" (embossing" to trees, rocks, and reflection; life-like reflection; nicely detailed carving. |
| Condition | Excellent. Fresh, unfaded colors. (Slight "age-toning. No flaws noted.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The Complete Woodblocks of Hiroshi Yoshida" #134. |
| Comments | Gorgeous springtime garden scene. Not often seen. |
| Item # | DG-711 |
| Price | $700 (Sold/NK) |