Exquisite Paintings By Japanese Artist
Capturing the scenic beauty of places through art is a skill that several artists have a keen eye and hand for, and their talent seeps through their vivid paintings.
Taking inspiration from his travels to South Asia in the 1930s, renowned 20th-century Japanese artist and woodblock print-maker, Hiroshi Yoshida, put together a collection of shin-hanga prints from the places he visited in India.
Shin-Hanga is an art movement that revolutionized the style of prints in Japan from their traditional ukiyo-e style towards a more western approach. The shin-hanga style comprises landscape prints, birds and flowers, and prints of actors and beauties.
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Hiroshi Yoshida followed this style for his landscape art as well. He was one of the few Japanese artists at the time who made it a point to travel the world and practice his art in different cities. His artwork and prints were a true reflection of his love for traveling and seeing the world.
What was most unique about his woodblock style was how he incorporated Japanese elements while painting non-Japanese subjects.
His journey to India was his fourth trip abroad. During his time here, he made numerous prints of well-known and recognized monuments such as the Taj Mahal, the Golden Temple, Victoria Memorial and many more.
Paintings Of India During The 1930s
Here is a compilation of some of Hiroshi Yoshida’s best artwork for you to dive into and explore.
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A glimpse at these paintings gives us an artistic and aesthetic image of what India looked like during the 1930s. His elegant and sophisticated style is a true celebration of India’s history and has perfectly captured the picturesque scenes of our country.
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