Joichi Hoshi: Tree (Sold)

Artist: Hoshi Jōichi (1913-1979)
Title: Tree
Date: 1974

A tree with light green branches poses against a golden/graygreen background. With a limited edition seal of 12/75 in the lower left margin. Hoshi employed a unique technique to render such astonishing effects, using woodblocks, gold leaf, oil paints and a blowtorch.

Condition: Very good impression and condition. Good color.
Dimensions: 21 x 29 cm (paper size)
Literature: See “Joichi Hoshi: Catalog of All Tree Woodblock Prints”, number 300.
Seal: Artist’s seal
Signature: Joichi Hoshi

SKU: HOS060