“Pagoda in Kyoto”
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| © Gary-Donald Arts Fine prints on the internet since 2001 | |
“Pagoda in Kyoto” |
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Inventory #: |
4638 | |
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Artist: |
Yoshida, Toshi | ||||
Dates/Bio: |
Japanese 1911-1995 | ||||
Medium: |
Woodblock | ||||
Date: |
1942 | ||||
Size (H/W): |
Image area - 9 1/2" x 6 3/4" (24.1 x 17.1cm); Sheet size 10 3/4” x 7 5/16” (27.3 x 18.6cm) | ||||
Description: |
Published by Yoshida Studios. Oban yoko-e. Brush “Toshi” signature and Red seal in lower right, pencil signature at lower right margin, block stamped title on lower left margin. Block date on left margin of Showa 17 years and the title below. The “self-carved” seal at the upper left margin. | (click on image for photos) |
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Toshi completed four prints in 1942, his last until after the war. This appears to be the Pagoda at To-ji Temple. The pagoda is part of the To-ji temple in central Kyoto. This is a Buddhist Temple of the Shingon sect. At 57 meters high, it is currently the tallest wooden tower in Japan. | ||||
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Very good condition. Small old mounting tape remnants on the top corners on the back side. Slight wave in the paper near the top. Several small spots of discoloration on the back side, one showing faintly to the front in the branches of the willow tree. Fine color shading in the sky area. Not matted or mounted. | ||||
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$230 - free shipping in USA | Status: Available | |||