Evening on the Chikugo River
- Date:
- 1927
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 41.1 × 27.6 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Cleveland Museum of Art
Description
The Chikugo River, which flows through Yoshida's home prefecture of Fukuoka in northern Kyushu, held particular personal resonance for the artist, and this 1927 evening view brings out the river's tranquil grandeur at dusk. Warm tones of fading light reflect off the water's surface as the surrounding banks settle into shadow — a transition of the day that Yoshida rendered with the nuanced tonal control he developed from years of oil painting. The composition balances natural openness with a deeply Japanese sense of quietude, making it one of his more intimate landscape statements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Evening on the Chikugo River was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1927.
Evening on the Chikugo River was published by Yoshida Studio (1927).
Evening on the Chikugo River depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and night scenes.
Evening on the Chikugo River measures 41.1 × 27.6 cm (Oban format).