{"product_id":"omuro-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1940","title":"Omuro by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eOmuro (1940) by Yoshida Hiroshi is a serene masterwork of the shin-hanga movement, where the legacy of ukiyo-e meets modern sensitivity to light and space. One of Japan’s most celebrated printmakers, Yoshida (1876–1950) was renowned for luminous landscapes that balance precise draftsmanship with quiet emotion. In this scene at Omuro—long admired for its refined seasonal beauty—he composes temple architecture, stone steps, flowering trees, and strolling figures into a calm, lyrical whole. The result is a print that captures a fleeting moment of spring while feeling timeless in its poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Yoshida’s woodblock image, produced with richly pigmented, fade-resistant inks on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. finishes each piece to order with multiple size options, and can frame it in a range of classic profiles. Personalization is available—add a caption, dedication, or custom margins—and we’re happy to tailor dimensions to fit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi stands at the forefront of 20th-century Japanese printmaking. Trained in both Western painting and traditional techniques, he became a leading figure of shin-hanga, revitalizing woodblock printing with painterly color and atmospheric effects while maintaining the crisp line work of the medium. His global travels informed a cosmopolitan eye, yet he returned repeatedly to Japanese subjects, distilling them into images of clarity and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOmuro is treasured for its seasonal pageantry, and Yoshida’s 1940 vision distills that spirit beautifully. The composition invites the viewer up a broad staircase toward temple structures, where visitors pause beneath a canopy of spring bloom. It’s a portrait of daily life infused with reverence—architecture and nature in quiet dialogue, the ritual of viewing blossoms set against enduring timber and stone. In celebrating this harmony, the print speaks to cultural continuity even as it embraces a more modern way of seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are paramount here. Warm reds and oranges glow in the lacquered architectural elements, grounded by beige stone and wood, while soft pinks of the cherry blossoms float above like a veil. Cool, subtle blues and greys temper the palette, adding depth and shadow without disturbing the stillness. Yoshida’s expert bokashi gradations and precise keyblock lines sharpen textiles and eaves, yet the organic sweep of branches softens the geometry of steps and railings. If you look closely, you can almost sense the delicate fragrance of sakura (Prunus serrulata) carried on the spring air. This balance of structure and bloom makes the work exceptionally versatile—equally at home in minimalist interiors, Japandi-inspired rooms, or spaces that favor warm woods and natural textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and contemplative, Omuro (1940) makes a refined gift for lovers of Japanese art and design. It’s an inspired choice for Christmas, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, a housewarming, or to welcome home someone recently returned from Japan or Kyoto in particular—an enduring keepsake of spring’s quiet splendor.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58131769852288,"sku":"UM00287279A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131769885056,"sku":"UM00287280A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131769917824,"sku":"UM00287281A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131769950592,"sku":"UM00287282A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131769983360,"sku":"UM00287283A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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