{"product_id":"samidare-arakawa-early-summer-rain-at-arakawa-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1940","title":"Samidare (Arakawa) (Early Summer Rain at Arakawa) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eSamidare (Arakawa) (Early Summer Rain at Arakawa) by Yoshida Hiroshi is a 1940 woodblock print that distills the hush of a rainy day on Tokyo’s Arakawa River into a quiet, lyrical vision. A leading figure of the early 20th‑century shin-hanga movement, Yoshida revitalized traditional ukiyo-e methods with modern sensitivity to light and weather. Here, he turns rain into atmosphere: cool blues, muted greens, and soft grays drift across sky, water, and bank, while small craft and understated figures signal human presence without disturbing the calm. Rather than narrating an event, the print invites contemplation of seasonality and the subtle relationships between water, sky, and land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a premium fine art reproduction, available on museum-grade, acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each piece is produced with richly pigmented inks for long-lasting color fidelity, with options for standard or custom sizing to suit your space. The Unique Maps Co. offers framing in a range of profiles and finishes, with matting, protective glazing, and ready-to-hang hardware. Personalization—such as a commemorative caption, dedication, or custom sizing—can be arranged to create a one-of-a-kind presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Yoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) stands among the most celebrated printmakers of shin-hanga, a movement that fused the craftsmanship of traditional Japanese woodblock printing with fresh approaches to light, mood, and perspective. Trained as both painter and print designer, Yoshida traveled widely and absorbed global landscape traditions, then translated them into prints notable for their clarity, refined color harmonies, and remarkable sense of atmosphere. His works are praised for capturing shifting weather and time of day with painterly nuance, while maintaining the exacting discipline of the carved block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Arakawa has long been an emblematic river of Tokyo, and the title Samidare signals the early summer rains that mark a poetic turning of the seasons in Japanese culture. The scene is composed for stillness—horizontals of bank and water, sparing verticals of masts or pilings—and it privileges sensation over spectacle. The inclusion of modest human activity within an expansive landscape echoes a core ideal of Japanese aesthetics: a respectful balance between daily life and the wider rhythms of nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and design: The palette leans to blue, green, and soft gray, with delicate bokashi shading that graduates tone in sky and reflections. Fine outlines and gently patterned foliage lend structure, while the suggestion of falling rain softens edges and unifies forms. Boats and shoreline are simplified to essential shapes, guiding the eye calmly across the image. The result is a meditative, contemporary-feeling landscape that pairs beautifully with minimalist, Japandi, or natural-material interiors. It’s a superb choice for anyone drawn to serene waterscapes, refined color, and the tactile beauty of traditional printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print makes a thoughtful gift for lovers of Japanese art, travelers recently returned from Tokyo, and anyone who cherishes tranquil interiors—ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or as a contemplative Christmas present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 24x36in (60x90cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131777552768,"sku":"UM00287552A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131777585536,"sku":"UM00287553A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131777618304,"sku":"UM00287554A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131777651072,"sku":"UM00287555A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131777683840,"sku":"UM00287556A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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