Hiroshi Yoshida (Japanese, 1876-1950); Tsuchiya Koitsu (Japanese, 1870-1949)

'Toshogu Shrine' (Yoshida); 'Evening at Mii Temple' and 'Nikko Pagoda' (Koitsu)

Early 20th century

Woodblocks, comprising:

(1) 'Toshogu Shrine' with an inscription and one seal, inscription and illegible writing to bottom margin

(2) 'Nikko Pagoda' with two inscriptions and a seal to the print, two inscriptions in left margin, one inscription in right margin.

(3) 'Evening at Mii Temple' with two inscriptions and a seal to the print, and two inscriptions to left margin. (3).

H: 14 3/4, W: 9 1/4 in. (largest, sight)

H: 37.47, W: 23.5 cm. (largest, sight)

Provenance: Estate, Jud Samon. Mr. Samon was a retired coordinator of International Faculty and Student Services at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Condition: Yoshida woodblock print in overall good condition, minor staining; Evening scene with minor spotting and surface wear; Pagoda scene with minor staining and waving. Not examined outside frames/matting.

Dimensions with frame: H: 20 3/4, W: 15 1/2 in. (largest); H: 52.71, W: 39.37 cm. (largest).

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