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Hiroshi Yoshida (1876–1950) was one of the most celebrated figures of the shin-hanga (“new prints”) movement in early 20th-century Japan. Trained in both Western and Japanese painting traditions, Yoshida merged traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printmaking with Western-style realism and perspective. His recurring subject, Mount Fuji, held cultural and symbolic importance, revered as a sacred site and national icon. This print likely forms part of Yoshida’s renowned Fuji Series, which explored the mountain under various lighting and atmospheric conditions, aiming to evoke the viewer’s emotional response through subtle tonal shifts.

Description and Condition Report:
The print measures 15 x 10.5 inches, consistent with oban tate-e format. It depicts a serene village nestled beneath a majestic, snow-capped Mount Fuji, rendered in refined gradations of blue and grey, with careful attention to architectural detail and foliage—hallmarks of Yoshida’s craftsmanship. The image appears to retain rich pigment saturation, with no visible discoloration or severe foxing. Margins are intact and the paper shows signs of minor aging, appropriate for a mid-century acquisition. A pencil or brush signature is likely present in the right margin, though it is partially cropped in the photos. Based on the provenance (purchased in 1961 in Hong Kong), it is plausible this is a posthumous edition printed from original blocks, which remained in circulation after Yoshida’s death under the supervision of his family workshop.