Yoshida,T.: The Shirasagi Castle
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Yoshida Tôshi (1911-1995)

A view across the plains to Himeji Castle in the mist. Because of its shape the castle is also known as Shirasagi, the "White Heron"

Title: Shirasagi-jô - Shirasagi Castle (The Shirasagi Castle)

Signature: Tôshi, and pencil hand signature Tôshi Yoshida lower right margin

Seal: Yoshida

Date: Shôwa 17 (1942)

Original Japanese colour woodblock print. Size: Vertical Chûban, 17.3 x 24.3 cm (image)

Excellent impression and colours. Two minimal paper remnants from previous mounting at upper corners, verso in lower margin a small red seal. Excellent condition. Hand-signed print, made during the artist's lifetime.

See also LACMA, M.2000.105.128; Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, MH 1964.131.Q.RII; AGGV 1994.013.008.

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