Hiroshi Yoshida, "Hirakawa Bridge"

In this magnificent and atmospheric work by Hiroshi Yoshida, Tokyo's Hirakawa Bridge is awash in light from a full moon. Sublimely printed in a rich palette of blues, this rare first-state printing is a wonderful example of Hiroshi Yoshida's skill as an artist and printmaker. 

Date: 1929
Size: Oban
Pencil-signed, jizuri seal
Published by the artist
Condition: Fine color and condition
Frame Shown: 16" x 24" x 1/2", Classic Wood, Ebony 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.