{"product_id":"seishi-xingzi-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1940","title":"Seishi (Xingzi) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeishi (Xingzi) (1940) by Yoshida Hiroshi is a quietly radiant woodblock print from the mature years of a master who helped define the shin-hanga movement in 20th-century Japan. Born in 1876, Yoshida revitalized traditional printmaking by uniting time-honored carving and printing methods with modern composition, nuanced light, and serene atmosphere. Here, his late-career confidence is evident in the way simplified forms and layered tones gather into a scene that feels both meticulously observed and dreamlike—an image distilled to its essence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is offered in museum quality by The Unique Maps Co., produced on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas to honor the gentle tonal transitions of the original. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate to statement-making. Add professional framing, choose border or bleed, and tailor details like title placement or a commemorative inscription—our studio is happy to personalize and customize your piece so it’s ready to hang the moment it arrives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi stands among the foremost figures of shin-hanga, celebrated for bringing a fresh sensibility to landscapes and travel scenes. Trained in both Japanese and Western approaches, he orchestrated the work of carvers and printers with a painter’s eye for harmony and restraint. His prints feel composed in whispers: precise keylines, carefully registered planes of color, and atmospheric gradations that invite long, unhurried looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeishi (Xingzi) reflects Yoshida’s fascination with place—how architecture, light, and air can communicate a locale’s spirit without fuss or excess. The composition is balanced yet quietly dynamic, with structural elements arranged to lead the eye inward, then back out again. The subject is not described in exhaustive detail; instead, Yoshida gives us a memory-like impression, allowing the viewer to supply their own narrative of time, weather, and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is a masterclass in restraint and resonance. Warm orange passages glow like late sunlight against tranquil blues that pool in shadow, while soft beiges temper the contrast and lend a natural, sandy warmth. Subtle bokashi gradations guide transitions from light to dark, and the crispness of the linework anchors the calm atmosphere. It’s a print that rewards close study—each layer of color interlocks to create depth without noise, elegance without stiffness. For collectors, it offers exactly what shin-hanga does best: tradition honored, and quietly made new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this print makes a refined gift for lovers of Japanese art, admirers of architectural and travel imagery, or anyone drawn to serene color and balanced design. An ideal choice for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, and a beautiful memento for someone who has recently traveled—or dreams of traveling—to the places that inspired Yoshida’s luminous visions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131798131072,"sku":"UM00288098A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131798163840,"sku":"UM00288099A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131798196608,"sku":"UM00288100A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131798229376,"sku":"UM00288101A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131798262144,"sku":"UM00288102A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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