{"product_id":"sufuinkusu-sphinx-day-by-yoshida-hiroshi-1925","title":"Sufuinkusu (Sphinx, day) by Yoshida Hiroshi, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eSufuinkusu (Sphinx, day) by Yoshida Hiroshi (1925) is a luminous woodblock print from the shin-hanga movement, where traditional Japanese techniques met modern realism and Western ideas about light and atmosphere. In this serene daylight view of the Great Sphinx of Giza, Yoshida sets the ancient monument within a sweeping expanse of desert under a clear, gently graded sky. The result is a quietly monumental image that balances precise detail with an airy, contemplative sense of place—travel, history, and artistry distilled into a single, sunlit moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a high-quality fine art reproduction of Yoshida’s print, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing for a ready-to-hang finish. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your piece with custom captions or inscriptions, and we’re happy to advise on sizing, matting, and frame choices so your print arrives exactly as you envision it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi (1876–1950) was among the foremost figures of shin-hanga, renowned for landscapes that carried him from Japan to Europe, the United States, South Asia, and the Middle East. Trained as a painter yet devoted to the craft of printmaking, he directed teams of expert carvers and printers to achieve painterly effects—especially the soft tonal transitions known as bokashi—within the exacting, multi-block woodcut tradition. His global travels in the 1920s yielded a celebrated suite of prints of iconic sites, of which this Egyptian view is a highlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Great Sphinx of Giza—emblem of ancient Egyptian civilization—had a special allure in the 1920s, when the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb stirred a worldwide fascination with Egypt. Yoshida captures this historical resonance without spectacle: the Sphinx is rendered with sculptural clarity, while small figures and camel riders traverse the sands, quietly underscoring the monument’s scale and timeless presence. The composition’s measured horizontals and generous negative space lend the scene an almost architectural calm, bridging centuries of human endeavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and craft are the heart of this print. Warm desert oranges anchor the composition, set against a serene, clear blue sky, with deft touches of red enlivening garments and saddlery. Yoshida’s layered ink work moves from crisp key lines to subtle, velvety gradations, modeling the Sphinx’s planes and casting long, sun-baked shadows across the foreground. It’s a masterclass in balance—earth and sky, history and travel, precision and poetry—which makes this piece an elegant choice for interiors ranging from minimalist and Japandi to mid-century and eclectic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and evocative, this fine art print makes a distinguished gift—ideal for Christmas, a housewarming, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or for anyone who treasures Japanese printmaking, world travel, or memories of Cairo and the Giza plateau.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58131767296384,"sku":"UM00287435A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131767329152,"sku":"UM00287436A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58131767361920,"sku":"UM00287437A","price":116.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58131767394688,"sku":"UM00287438A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58131767427456,"sku":"UM00287439A","price":111.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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