Yoshida Hiroshi 吉田博 (JAPAN, 1876-1950) In a Temple yard Oban tata-e woodblock print From the series ‘Sakura Hachidai’ (‘櫻八題’, lit. ‘Eight views of cherry blossoms’ Signed on the lower right margin Titled on the lower left margin Seal: Jizuri 41 x 27 cm Note: Hiroshi Yoshida was a 20th-century Japanese painter and woodblock printmaker. He is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the shin-hanga styleand is noted especially for his excellent landscape prints. Yoshida travelled widely, and was particularly known for his images of non-Japanese subjects done in traditional Japanese woodblock style, including the Taj Mahal and the Swiss Alps. NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.