Artist |
YOSHIDA, Hiroshi (1876-1950) |
Title |
"The Choin-in Temple Gate" ("**") |
Date |
1935; "Jizuri" seal, artist's pencil-signature lower margin, "brush-signed" by
artist in image. |
Provenance |
Private placement. Purchased 1947--consigned by family of Army Air Force serviceman
stationed in Tokyo. |
Series |
"Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossoms" ("**") |
Publisher |
Yoshida Studio |
Seal, Carver/Printer |
"Jizuri" seal |
Image Size |
9 5/8 x 14 3/4 |
Impression |
Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading throughout print; light "gauffrage"
(embossing) to cherry trees; life-like shadowing; highly detailed carving, crisp lines. |
Condition |
Nearly Excellent Very clean front and verso. Excellent colors.
(Very slight wear, surface scratch--otherwise flawless.) |
Reference/Illus |
"The Complete Woodblocks of Hiroshi Yoshida" #194. |
Comments |
A beautiful springtime cherry blossom image. Excellent colors. |
Item # |
MB-39 |
Price |
Special $975 (Sold/NK) (Reg $1275) |