Artwork

Carp and Tortoises

Carp and Tortoises, by Hiroshi Yoshida, 1940
Carp and Tortoises, by Hiroshi Yoshida, 1940

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

Portrait of Hiroshi Yoshida

Artist

Hiroshi Yoshida

Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田 博, Yoshida Hiroshi; September 19, 1876 – April 5, 1950) was a 20th-century Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker.

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