{"product_id":"victoria-memorial-vikutoriya-memoriyaru-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1931","title":"Victoria Memorial (Vikutoriya memoriyaru) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1931","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictoria Memorial (Vikutoriya memoriyaru) by Yoshida Hiroshi is a 1931 woodblock print that distills an iconic Kolkata landmark into an image of quiet grandeur. A master of the modern revival of Japanese woodblock printing, Yoshida translates Western architecture through a distinctly Japanese sensibility—precise draughtsmanship softened by atmospheric color. The Memorial’s dome and spires rise with dignified symmetry, their silhouette mirrored in calm water, while a luminous gradient sky in reds, oranges, and pinks settles the scene into a serene, almost meditative twilight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print of Yoshida’s composition, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. offers multiple sizes—from intimate to statement scale—plus optional custom framing. Personalization is available too: add a discreet title, date, location, or dedication to make your print truly yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) was a leading figure in the shin-hanga movement, which revitalized traditional ukiyo-e techniques for a modern audience. Trained as a painter and celebrated for his global travels, Yoshida supervised master carvers and printers to achieve exceptional clarity and tonal nuance. His best-known works harmonize architectural precision with luminous, layered color—an approach that made him a bridge between East and West in early 20th-century printmaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject here—the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata—embodies a complex historical narrative. Built in the early 1900s, the Memorial fuses British imperial classicism with Mughal-inspired details, and sits within expansive grounds that often catch reflective light at dusk. Yoshida visited India during this period of intense cultural exchange, and in 1931 translated the Memorial’s mass and symmetry into a poised, contemplative image. In doing so, he captured not only a celebrated monument but also the cosmopolitan spirit of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and mood are the great pleasures of this print. A refined bokashi (gradation) blends rose, orange, and pink into a softly glowing sky, while deeper plum and charcoal tones define the Memorial’s silhouette and its echoing reflection. Minimal surface patterning focuses the eye on the interplay of light and shadow; the composition’s broad foreground and still water amplify a sense of space and calm. It’s an elegant statement piece—equally at home in Japandi minimalism, classic traditional interiors, and any room that benefits from a tranquil, travel-inflected focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful as a gift for architecture lovers, admirers of Japanese printmaking, or anyone with a connection to Kolkata or India. This print makes a thoughtful present for Christmas, housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or to welcome home a traveler returning from South Asia.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58131786596736,"sku":"UM00287786A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131786629504,"sku":"UM00287787A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131786662272,"sku":"UM00287788A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131786695040,"sku":"UM00287789A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131786727808,"sku":"UM00287790A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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