Artwork
Carp and Tortoises

Carp and Tortoises is a print by Hiroshi Yoshida. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Carp and Tortoises is a woodblock print created by Yoshida Hiroshi in 1940. It exemplifies the artist's work in the shin-hanga movement.
Technique & Style
The print showcases Yoshida's blend of traditional Japanese techniques with modern influences, characteristic of his style.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a scene featuring carp and tortoises, likely drawing on the artist's observations from his travels.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田 博, Yoshida Hiroshi; September 19, 1876 – April 5, 1950) was a 20th-century Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker.

















