Myoko Hot Spring captures a traditional onsen town in Niigata Prefecture, combining atmospheric steam effects with the tranquil setting of a mountain spa. Studio editions typically trade for $250-$700, with jizuri impressions valued at $500-$1,300. Hot spring subjects evoke a distinctly Japanese sense of relaxation and seasonal retreat, making this print an appealing choice for collectors seeking contemplative domestic subjects.
Myoko Hot Spring is a 1955 color woodblock print depicting the onsen resort town in Niigata Prefecture, the image tagged as "Nude" in the database suggesting it includes a bathing figure in the tradition of Japanese bath scene prints. Yoshida's treatment of the onsen subject combines the landscape setting — the volcanic mountains of the Myoko range visible through steam or across a snowy landscape — with the human presence of bathers enjoying one of Japan's most beloved cultural institutions. The 1955 date places this among his mid-career Japanese domestic subjects.
$900
Mutsu Tsuta onsen
1919
Color woodblock print; oban
1943
Color woodblock print
Autumn 1920
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
1924
Color woodblock print
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Myoko Hot Spring was created by Toshi Yoshida (吉田遠志) in 1955.
Myoko Hot Spring uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on color woodblock print.
Myoko Hot Spring was published by Yoshida Studio (1955).
Myoko Hot Spring depicts nude.
Myoko Hot Spring measures 27.4 × 40.3 cm (Oban format).
