Suzukawa
- Date:
- 1935
- Medium:
- Woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Yoshida Studio
- Source:
- Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Description
Suzukawa is a mountain stream in the Japanese Alps, and Yoshida's 1935 print likely depicts its characteristic clear water rushing over rounded boulders through a forested gorge. The mountain rivers of central Honshū were a recurring subject in his domestic landscapes — sites where the qualities he most admired in Japanese scenery converged: moving water, layered rock, the filtered light of a steep valley. His jizuri printing technique was particularly well-suited to rendering the optical complexity of running water, each impression built from successive color blocks laid with extraordinary care.
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Featured in Collections
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Suzukawa was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博) in 1935.
Suzukawa was published by Yoshida Studio (1935).
Suzukawa depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and mountains.