{"product_id":"hansen-sailing-boats-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1921","title":"Hansen (Sailing Boats) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eHansen (Sailing Boats) by Yoshida Hiroshi is a 1921 woodblock print from the height of Japan’s shin-hanga revival, where traditional carving and printing met a modern fascination with light and atmosphere. In this poised harbor view, quiet sailing boats rest on open water under a wide sky. Yoshida’s restrained palette—cool blues for water and air, softened by beige sails and gray hulls—builds a serene, breath-like stillness. Balanced shapes and delicate tonal shifts replace anecdote or drama, letting the eye drift through reflections and gentle horizons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered exclusively by The Unique Maps Co., this is a fine art reproduction available as a giclée print on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas, ensuring vibrant color and longevity. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional framing in our curated profiles. Personalization and customization are available—add a caption, date, or dedication to make the piece uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Yoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) was a leading figure of shin-hanga, celebrated for marrying the craft of ukiyo-e woodblock printing with Western-influenced observation of light and weather. Trained as both painter and print designer, he helped reenergize Japanese printmaking in the early twentieth century, achieving international acclaim for landscapes that feel at once exacting and lyrical. His prints traveled widely, admired for their clarity, refinement, and quietly modern sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this subject matters: Created around 1921, Hansen (Sailing Boats) exemplifies the early-shin-hanga shift toward nuanced mood and atmospheric effects. Instead of narrative incident, Yoshida presents an almost meditative harbor scene—masts, sails, and water arranged with architectural calm. The result is a composition that captures the era’s fascination with nature and leisure, and the fleeting poetry of reflections sliding across a tranquil surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design: Yoshida’s handling of blues—ranging from turquoise tints to deeper slate—sets the emotional tone, while beige sails and gray accents offer measured contrast. Soft blending and subtle gradations (akin to bokashi shading) move the eye effortlessly from sky to water, and the simplified, elegant forms emphasize proportion and balance. The limited palette heightens the work’s contemplative quiet, making it an exceptionally versatile piece for interiors—perfect for creating a calm focal point in living rooms, studies, or bedrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis evocative coastal scene makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, or holidays like Christmas, Father’s Day, and Mother’s Day—and it’s especially meaningful for sailors, art lovers, or anyone who has cherished time by the water or recently returned from seaside travels.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58132029276544,"sku":"UM00289137A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58132029309312,"sku":"UM00289138A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58132029342080,"sku":"UM00289139A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58132029374848,"sku":"UM00289140A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58132029407616,"sku":"UM00289141A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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