| Artist |
YOSHIDA, Hiroshi (1876-1950) |
| Title |
"The Cherry Tree at Kawagoe" |
| Date |
1935; "Impressed" signature lower margin
(posthumous edition, likely 1950's/60's). |
| Series |
"Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms" |
| Publisher |
Yoshida Family Studio |
| Seal, Carver/Printer |
na |
| Image Size |
9 1/2 x 14 3/4 |
| Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading;
light "gauffrage" (embossing) to trees, shrine, and visitors; crisply detailed lines. |
| Condition |
Excellent. Excellent colors.
Very clean front and verso.
(Slight toning; few tiny marks.) |
| Reference/Illus |
"The Complete Woodblocks of Hiroshi Yoshida" #196. |
| Comments |
Beautiful springtime cherry blossom image.
(Colors better than shown in Abe reference book.) |
| Item # |
GG-299 |
| Price |
$675 |