Hiroshi Yoshida, "Kiso River"

The Kiso River flows through Nagano, Gifu, Aichi, and Mie Prefectures, with the upper part of the river forming the Kiso Valley. Here, we see the Kiso River busy with people securing their boats for the evening. In the back atop a large hill sits Inuyama Castle, which is just north of Nagoya. A stunning and rare work showing pre-WWII Japan and the Kiso River in its most natural state. 

Date: 1927
Size: Oban
Pencil-signed, jizuri seal
Publisher: The Artist
Condition: Excellent/fine color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Walnut

Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) is regarded as one of the most important shin-hanga period artists and often carved and printed his own works. His landscapes of Japan are known throughout the world, as are his prints of other countries such as Europe, the United States, and South Asia.