{"product_id":"soshu-suzhou-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1940","title":"Soshu (Suzhou) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1940","description":"\u003cp\u003eSoshu (Suzhou) by Yoshida Hiroshi, created in 1940, is a quietly radiant woodblock print that distills the lyric atmosphere of Suzhou’s canals and arched bridges. A master of the shin-hanga movement, Yoshida transformed scenes gathered during his travels into images that privilege mood, light, and balance. Here, the elegant sweep of a stone bridge anchors a tranquil waterway where boats slip beneath its arch and daily life unfolds with unhurried grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is faithfully reproduced by The Unique Maps Co. and available on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. We offer a range of sizes to suit intimate corners or statement walls, with optional custom framing and matting. Personalization is available—add a caption, a dedication on the border, or discuss bespoke sizing to fit your space perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) stands among the leading voices of twentieth-century Japanese printmaking. Trained in both Japanese and Western techniques, he reinvigorated traditional ukiyo-e craftsmanship—collaboration with expert carvers and printers, water-based pigments, and layered impressions—while introducing modern composition and a painter’s sensitivity to light. His celebrated travel prints carried viewers to distant coasts, mountains, and cities, blending precise draftsmanship with poetic atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here is Suzhou—often called the “Venice of the East”—renowned for its classical gardens, whitewashed walls, and stone bridges. Yoshida focuses on an everyday vignette: merchants and fishermen navigating a canal, the gentle activity of commerce and passage beneath a historic arch. The bridge itself becomes a symbol of connection and continuity, an emblem of a city shaped by water and trade. Created in 1940, the image offers a contemplative counterpoint to a tumultuous era, favoring serenity over spectacle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and design are the heart of this print’s appeal. A luminous veil of orange suffuses the sky and stone, tempered by soft beige and the clean whites of plastered façades. These warm notes are balanced by hushes of muted blue and cool green in the water and foliage, achieving the quiet equilibrium that defines Yoshida’s best work. Subtle gradations (bokashi) dissolve edges into atmosphere; fluid strokes render ripples and leaves, while the bridge and rooftops are described with crisp, assured lines. The composition’s interplay of curves and angles—arch against boat hulls and rooflines—creates a harmonious rhythm that feels both modern and timeless. It’s a piece you’ll live with easily: meditative, elegant, and versatile across interiors from Japandi calm to modern classic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a gift, this print is a thoughtful choice for lovers of Japanese art, admirers of travel and Asian cities, or anyone cultivating a serene, refined home. Perfect for Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, an anniversary, a housewarming, or to welcome someone back from a journey to China, it brings a gentle glow and enduring sophistication to any room.\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 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=\"\/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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131774964096,"sku":"UM00287513A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131774996864,"sku":"UM00287514A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131775029632,"sku":"UM00287515A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131775062400,"sku":"UM00287516A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131775095168,"sku":"UM00287517A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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