- Wetterhorn(Uetehorun) (1925)
Wetterhorn(Uetehorun) (1925)
Hiroshi Yoshida
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Morning on Mt.Tsurugi (1926)
Hiroshi Yoshida
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Hydrangea in Vase (1950)
Hiroshi Yoshida
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Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)
Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950) was an outstanding Japanese painter and woodblock artist known for his notable contributions to the Shin Hanga movement in Japan. Born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Yoshida showed an exceptional talent for art from an early age. He studied first under Tamura Shoryu and later under Koyama Shotaro in Tokyo, where he honed his skills in Western painting. Yoshida's passion for travel and fascination with landscapes shaped his entire work. He made numerous trips within Japan and abroad, which provided him with inspiration for his artwork. His works are characterized by a masterful combination of traditional Japanese and Western art techniques, making them unique and timeless.
Yoshida's contribution to the Shin Hanga movement, which sought to renew traditional Japanese woodblock prints, was invaluable. As well as working as an artist, he also took on the role of publisher for his prints, which was unusual at the time. This control over the entire printing process enabled him to achieve exceptional quality and detail in his works. Yoshida placed great importance on the natural beauty of the landscapes he depicted, and strove to capture the ever-changing moods and atmospheres of nature. His works are represented in many major collections not only in Japan but worldwide, and are valued for their technical brilliance and emotional depth.
Interesting fact:
Hiroshi Yoshida was an avid mountaineer, and many of his most famous works depict mountains he climbed himself. His love of mountains is reflected in the meticulous depiction of light, shadow, and texture in his prints. Yoshida even published a book called "Twenty-Eight Views of Fuji" which showcases his fascination with Mount Fuji, and in which he captures different perspectives and moods of this iconic landmark.Important works of art & pictures by Hiroshi Yoshida:
1. "Japanese Alps Series" (1926)2. "Cherry Blossom Alley" (1935)
3. "Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi" (1926)
4. ""In a Temple Yard"" (1920)
5. ""Sailing Boats - Morning"" (1926)
6. ""Zoji Temple, Tokyo"" (1925)
7. "Taj Mahal" (1931)
8. "Glacier Bay" (1925)
9. "The Bridge from India" (1932)
10. "Twenty-Eight Views of Fuji" (series, published in 1928)