Manotake and Notoridake
- Date:
- 1929
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 41 × 27.4 cm
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Art Institute of Chicago
Description
Manotake and Notoridake are twin peaks in the Chichibu Mountains northwest of Tokyo, their forested slopes forming a quieter counterpart to Yoshida's more dramatic alpine compositions. This 1929 print captures the rounded ridgelines in their seasonal coloration, rendered with the subtle gradations of a painter who understood mountain light from years of high-altitude sketching. The composition's unhurried mood suggests Yoshida's deep familiarity with Japan's secondary mountain ranges alongside the more celebrated peaks of the Alps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Manotake and Notoridake was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1929.
Manotake and Notoridake uses Bokashi, Nishiki-e, and Moku-hanga, on color woodblock print.
Manotake and Notoridake was published by Yoshida Studio (1929).
Manotake and Notoridake depicts landscapes, trees, and mountains.
Manotake and Notoridake measures 41 × 27.4 cm (Oban format).