{"product_id":"eight-scenes-of-cherry-blossom-arashiyama-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1935","title":"Eight Scenes of Cherry Blossom; Arashiyama by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1935","description":"\u003cp\u003eEight Scenes of Cherry Blossom; Arashiyama (1935) by Yoshida Hiroshi captures Kyoto’s beloved riverside district at the height of sakura season, rendered with the lyrical clarity that defines the shin-hanga revival of Japanese woodblock printing. A master of light and atmosphere, Yoshida translates the timeless ritual of spring viewing into a serene panorama: delicate blossoms arc across the scene while boats glide beneath, distant hills settling into soft haze. The title’s reference to “eight scenes” evokes a serial journey—changing vantage points, shifting hours, and the fleeting sensations of spring—echoing the Japanese appreciation for transience and seasonal beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print of Yoshida’s woodblock masterwork, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist-grade cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, each print uses richly pigmented inks for long-lasting color. Optional framing is offered in select finishes, with or without a white border for matting. Personalization and customization—such as bespoke sizing, a printed titleplate, or a commemorative inscription—are happily accommodated by The Unique Maps Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) stands as one of the leading figures of shin-hanga, the early 20th-century movement that revitalized ukiyo-e’s collaborative printmaking tradition with modern attention to light, color, and natural atmosphere. Trained in both Japanese and Western techniques, Yoshida traveled widely and absorbed plein-air sensibilities, which he translated into woodblock prints of uncommon refinement. His studio’s exacting coordination of carvers, printers, and color states resulted in impressions celebrated for clarity, tonal nuance, and a quiet, contemplative mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArashiyama has been a cherished site for hanami (flower viewing) since the Heian period, its riverbanks and wooded slopes famed for cherry blossoms that cloak the landscape in spring. By invoking “eight scenes,” Yoshida nods to a classical format—multiple views of a single place—inviting the viewer to linger over shifting hours, weather, and perspective. In this composition, the placid waterway, working boats, and flower-laden branches suggest an everyday poetry: the meeting of labor and leisure, permanence and ephemera, all suffused with the calm of a spring day near Kyoto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are central to the print’s appeal. Warm orange notes wash the sky with dawn-or-dusk luminescence, settling into cool blues along the river and quiet greys in the distant foothills. Delicate, calligraphic lines describe the tracery of branches and rigging, while soft, graded bokashi blends create atmospheric depth. The palette’s balance—apricot warmth against blue and grey serenity—makes the scene both intimate and expansive, perfect for interiors that favor tranquil color stories: bedrooms, reading nooks, living rooms, or a refined workspace. As an object of design, it pairs equally well with minimalist decor and Japanese-inspired interiors, bringing a gracefully seasonal cadence to the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and meditative, this fine art print of Yoshida’s Arashiyama is a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art and design, for travelers returning from Kyoto, and for marking special occasions—Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, weddings, housewarmings, or any celebration that calls for beauty and calm.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58131787907456,"sku":"UM00287825A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131787940224,"sku":"UM00287826A","price":202.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131787972992,"sku":"UM00287827A","price":212.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131788005760,"sku":"UM00287828A","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131788038528,"sku":"UM00287829A","price":202.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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