Little Harbor
- Date:
- 1941
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 25.6 × 19.6 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Little Harbor from 1941 depicts the intimate scale of a small protected cove — fishing boats drawn up on the shore or moored to simple docks, the surrounding hills creating a natural enclosure against wind and wave. Yoshida's late career included sustained attention to the small harbors of the Seto Inland Sea and the Pacific coast, finding in their modest scale a subject that rewarded close observation. The wartime date adds a layer of meaning: the quiet harbor, the fishing boats at rest, the ordinary rhythms of coastal life continuing against the backdrop of the Pacific War.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Little Harbor was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1941.
Little Harbor was published by Yoshida Studio (1941).
Little Harbor depicts landscapes and seascapes.
Little Harbor measures 25.6 × 19.6 cm (Oban format).