{"title":"Yoshida Hiroshi","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"child-yoshida-hiroshi","title":"Child - Yoshida Hiroshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delicate Shin-hanga woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi, depicting a child holding a toy horse with soft, naturalistic shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi was a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese woodblock printing by incorporating Western techniques of perspective, light, and shadow. This portrait of a child demonstrates his technical precision and his ability to capture a quiet, observational moment. The subject is rendered with a focus on naturalistic features, moving away from the stylised conventions of earlier Ukiyo-e prints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe child wears a simple white garment, detailed with small, blue bird motifs on the pocket. In one hand, the child holds a small, wheeled toy horse. The background is a textured, mottled brown, which provides a neutral setting that draws attention to the figure. Yoshida uses subtle gradations of colour to model the child's face, creating a sense of volume and soft light that is characteristic of his approach to printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many of his contemporaries who focused on dramatic mountain vistas or urban scenes, this work highlights Yoshida's interest in domestic subjects. The composition is balanced, with the child positioned slightly off-centre, creating a natural and unposed appearance. The print reflects the artist's meticulous process, involving multiple blocks to achieve the delicate tonal shifts in the skin and the subtle texture of the background. As a master of the medium, Yoshida oversaw every stage of production, ensuring that the final print maintained the quality of his original sketches. This piece offers a glimpse into the personal side of an artist known for his extensive travels and atmospheric depictions of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snow-at-shinkawabata-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSnow at Shinkawabata - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hiroshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568256782671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568379597135,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568379629903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568379662671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568379695439,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568379728207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568379760975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568379793743,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568379826511,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568379859279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568379892047,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568379924815,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Child_Poster_CompositorV1_1787723216922.jpg?v=1787723502"},{"product_id":"eight-scenes-of-cherry-blossom-arashiyama-yoshida-hiroshi","title":"Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossom: Arashiyama - Yoshida Hiroshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi depicting the cherry blossoms of Arashiyama, Kyoto, rendered with delicate colour and atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi was a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, which sought to revitalise traditional Japanese woodblock printing by incorporating Western techniques of perspective and atmospheric light. This print, part of his series Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossom, depicts the famous Arashiyama district in Kyoto during the spring season. The composition balances the verticality of the cherry trees with the horizontal expanse of the river, where small boats are moored along the bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida utilised a sophisticated layering process to achieve the subtle colour gradations visible in the water and the distant hillside. The palette remains restrained, relying on soft pinks for the blossoms, muted greens for the foliage, and deep blues for the river. A solitary figure stands near the foreground tree, providing a sense of scale and quiet contemplation. Unlike traditional Ukiyo-e prints that often utilised bold outlines, Yoshida favoured a softer approach, allowing the wood grain and ink application to suggest texture and depth. The print demonstrates his technical precision, particularly in the rendering of light filtering through the branches and reflecting upon the water surface. This work reflects the artist's extensive travels and his dedication to capturing specific atmospheric conditions in nature. By combining the technical rigour of the Japanese printmaking tradition with a modern sensibility, Yoshida created images that remain accessible and technically accomplished. The print captures a specific moment in time at a location celebrated for its natural beauty, rendered with a focus on clarity and tonal harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snow-at-shinkawabata-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSnow at Shinkawabata - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hiroshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568726413647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568779268431,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568779301199,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568779333967,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568779366735,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568779399503,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568779432271,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568779465039,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568779497807,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58568779530575,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58568779563343,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58568779596111,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Eight-Scenes-of-Cherry-Blossom_-Arashiyama_Poster_CompositorV1_1787725553068.jpg?v=1787728321"},{"product_id":"cryptomeria-avenue-yoshida-hiroshi","title":"Cryptomeria Avenue - Yoshida Hiroshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA serene woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi, capturing a quiet path lined with towering cryptomeria trees under a soft, pale sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi, a central figure in the Shin-hanga movement, produced this woodblock print in 1937. The work depicts a path lined with towering cryptomeria trees, a common sight in rural Japan. Yoshida, who was trained in Western oil painting techniques before turning to traditional woodblock printing, applied his knowledge of light and atmosphere to this medium. He often travelled extensively to capture specific locations, and his prints are known for their technical precision and atmospheric depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition uses the verticality of the trees to frame the scene, drawing the eye toward the soft, pale light of the sky visible between the branches. The colour palette is restrained, relying on muted greys, browns, and soft pinks to convey the quiet stillness of the setting. A horse-drawn cart and a small group of figures provide a sense of scale and human presence, grounding the scene in daily life. Unlike traditional ukiyo-e, which often used bold outlines and flat colour fields, this print employs subtle gradations and layered ink applications to create a sense of volume and distance. The texture of the wood grain is occasionally visible in the printed areas, a characteristic of the high-quality craftsmanship associated with Yoshida's studio. This print represents the artist's ability to synthesise Western perspective with the traditional Japanese aesthetic of the woodblock print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snow-at-shinkawabata-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSnow at Shinkawabata - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hiroshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58568944648527,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58569028010319,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58569028043087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58569028075855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58569028108623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58569028141391,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58569028174159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58569028206927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58569028239695,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58569028272463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58569028305231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58569028337999,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Cryptomeria-Avenue_Poster_CompositorV1_1787730962805.jpg?v=1787731226"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/collections\/yoshida-hiroshi.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}