Hiroshi Yoshida Woodblock Print "Harbor of Tomonoura" 1930 Original

By Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950). Original trimmed print 1930.

Titled: Harbor of Tomonoura

Series: Seto Inland Sea
9.5"H x 14.5"W
Hiroshi seal
Signed: Hiroshi Yoshida (in pencil)
Condition: Very good color and impression. Edges trimmed.

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950) was a distinguished Japanese woodblock print artist. Born in Tokyo, he initially pursued a military career but later shifted to art. Hiroshi seamlessly blended traditional ukiyo-e techniques with Western artistic elements. His landscapes, particularly scenes from his extensive travels, gained international acclaim. Yoshida was a key figure in the shin-hanga (new print) movement, emphasizing collaboration between artists, carvers, and printers. His intricate prints, often featuring natural beauty, exemplify a harmonious fusion of Eastern and Western artistic influences.