<b>THE HONOLULU AQUARIUM</b> / Hiroshi Yoshida1925<B>SOLD</B></em>
ARTIST: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)
TITLE: The Honolulu Aquarium
SERIES: North America
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 10 ½ x 15 5/8 inches
CONDITION: Light toning to paper; minor flaw in paper, in image
LITERATURE: Ogura, Yoshida Hiroshi Zenhangashu (The Complete Woodblock Prints of Hiroshi Yoshida), Abe Shuppan, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 9
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ARTIST: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)
TITLE: The Honolulu Aquarium
SERIES: North America
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 10 ½ x 15 5/8 inches
CONDITION: Light toning to paper; minor flaw in paper, in image
LITERATURE: Ogura, Yoshida Hiroshi Zenhangashu (The Complete Woodblock Prints of Hiroshi Yoshida), Abe Shuppan, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 9
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SOLD
ARTIST: Hiroshi Yoshida (1876-1950)
TITLE: The Honolulu Aquarium
SERIES: North America
MEDIUM: Woodblock print
DATE: 1925
DIMENSIONS: 10 ½ x 15 5/8 inches
CONDITION: Light toning to paper; minor flaw in paper, in image
LITERATURE: Ogura, Yoshida Hiroshi Zenhangashu (The Complete Woodblock Prints of Hiroshi Yoshida), Abe Shuppan, Tokyo, 1987, pl. 9
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SOLD
Details
The Honolulu Aquarium by H. Yoshida captures the lively essence of an underwater world with its depiction of a school of tropical fish swiftly gliding past the viewer. This singular work by the artist showcases a diverse array of species, including bluestriped snappers, Yellow Tang, Orange Spine Unicorn Fish, Moorish Idol, and more. Yoshida's masterful use of vibrant colors and skillful bokashi imbues this impression with a remarkable sense of depth and motion. This design stands as the artist's sole known exploration of fish in his oeuvre, offering a unique glimpse into Yoshida's versatility and artistic range.
Connoisseur's Note
This impression is an excellent early example of the design, exhibiting fresh, untouched colors. This print features Yoshida’s large red "Jizuri seal" as well as a brush and pencil signature, indicating it was produced under his strict supervision.
