Twelve Scenes of Tokyo
東京拾二題
About This Series
Twelve Scenes of Tokyo is Hiroshi Yoshida's series depicting notable locations and everyday scenes across Japan's capital city. Created between 1926 and 1928, the series captures Tokyo's distinctive urban landscape — its bridges, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods — in various seasons and atmospheric conditions. Yoshida brought the same sensitivity to light and atmosphere that characterizes his landscape work to these urban subjects, creating intimate portraits of a city undergoing rapid modernization while retaining its traditional character.
Prints in This Series (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series?
Twelve Scenes of Tokyo is Hiroshi Yoshida's series depicting notable locations and everyday scenes across Japan's capital city. Created between 1926 and 1928, the series captures Tokyo's distinctive urban landscape — its bridges, rivers, parks, and neighborhoods — in various seasons and atmospheric conditions. Yoshida brought the same sensitivity to light and atmosphere that characterizes his landscape work to these urban subjects, creating intimate portraits of a city undergoing rapid modernization while retaining its traditional character.
How many prints are in the Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series?
The Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series contains 12 prints, created by Hiroshi Yoshida between 1926–1928.
Who created the Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series?
The Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series was created by Hiroshi Yoshida (吉田博), produced between 1926–1928.
Can I see all prints from the Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series?
We currently have 4 of 12 known prints from the Twelve Scenes of Tokyo series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.
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