Hummingbirds and Fuchsia pairs jewel-toned tropical birds with delicate flowers in one of Toshi Yoshida's most decorative wildlife compositions. Studio editions from the Yoshida workshop sell for $300-$900, and jizuri impressions with the self-printed seal command $700-$1,500. The vibrant palette and intimate scale make this print a favorite among collectors seeking colorful, nature-themed works for domestic display.
Hummingbirds and Fuchsia is one of Yoshida's most jewel-like prints, the tiny birds' iridescent plumage and the drooping bells of the fuchsia flower creating a composition of concentrated visual richness. Hummingbirds — found only in the Americas, where Yoshida traveled extensively — gave him a subject that combined the haiga bird-and-flower tradition with wildlife observation of a distinctly non-Japanese fauna. The birds' size, speed, and metallic coloring presented distinctive challenges to the woodblock medium, challenges Yoshida met with his characteristic technical mastery.
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Hummingbirds and Fuchsia was created by Toshi Yoshida (吉田遠志).
Hummingbirds and Fuchsia uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Hummingbirds and Fuchsia was published by Yoshida Studio.
Hummingbirds and Fuchsia depicts birds & flowers and animals.
