| Artist | YOSHIDA, Hiroshi (1876-1950) |
| Title | "The Taj Mahal Gardens" ("**") |
| Date | 1931; "Jizuri" seal "Pencil-signed" in margin by artist, "brush-signed" and "sealed" by artist in image. . |
| Provenance | Private placement. Consigned by a knowledgable collector/dealer. |
| Series | "India and Southeast Asia" ("**") |
| Publisher | Yoshida Family Studio |
| Seal, Carver/Printer | "Jizuri" seal; Blocks cut by Maeda Yujiro. |
| Image Size | 9 5/8 x 14 3/4 |
| Impression | Very Fine. Skillfully executed "bokashi" shading; light "gauffrage" (embossing) to pathway, trees, and temple; extremely life-like reflection; crisply detailed lines. (Tiny sticker verso margin: "H. Takemura & Co. Yokohama Japan") |
| Condition | Very Good++. Very Good colors. Clean front and verso. (Faint discoloration bottom and sides; some fading, light wear.) |
| Reference/Illus | "The Complete Woodblocks of Hiroshi Yoshida" #154; Blair's 1930 "Toldedo Exhibition" pl. #266. |
| Comments | Yoshida's famous Taj Mahal image. Required 30-50 superimposed impressions to complete printing per Blair. Seldom seen. |
| Item # | PA-63 |
| Price | $3,250 (Sold/JT/j52) |