Yoshida Toshi (1911 - 1995) is considered one of Japan's premier 20th century woodblock printmakers. A third generation printmaker and painter, he started drawing at age three. Gaining renown before he entered his teens. From childhood on he traveled the world capturing the land, flora and fauna of nations across the globe.  His work is in the permanent collections of the British Museum, Biblioteque Nationale Paris, National Gallery of Australia, Boston Art Museum, Minneapolis Art Center Modern, Chicago Art Institute, and the Tokyo National Institute of Art. 
 
Entitled "Running Ostrich" this woodblock print portrays a pair of cranes "dancing" in the snow. .This original work was printed post the artist's death. In his studio by Shinkicki Numabe under the supervision of the artist's estate. Stamped posthumous artist's signature and title plus artist's raised seal. Purchased by the prior owner in Japan sometime in the early 1990s. Includes original gallery sticker with notes on the reverse. See photos for details.
 
Image itself measures 12.78" high x 15.5" wide.
With frame measures 17.25" high x 24.5" wide x 1" deep
 
In excellent vintage condition. Print itself displays no rips, tears, folds, creases, dirt, wear of any issue of note. The black painted wood frame is also excellent vintage condition with minor wear commensurate with vintage age/use. Double beveled mat. Glare free Glass. Includes original label on reverse. We have not removed the original backing. Therefore we cannot guarantee that the original framing materials are acid free. Nor that the glass protects against UV rays.
 
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