Early Spring

Hoshi, Joichi, 1913-1979

Early Spring

Artist : Hoshi, Joichi, 1913-1979
Edition : Unlimited Edition
Date : 1974
Medium : woodblock
Item# : 280515
Condition : Tape residue at center reverse top margin
Image size : 901/2 x 7 inches
Illustrated : Hoshi, pl. 316
Comments : Gold metallic highlights
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About The Artist

Hoshi, Joichi, 1913-1979

Born in Niigata prefecture. Graduated from Tainan Normal School in Taiwan; worked as a teacher in Taiwan for 13 years. Returned to Japan after World War II and enrolled in the oil painting department of Musashino College of Fine Arts; graduated in 1956 at age 43. Mokuhan self-taught. First exhibited with Nihon Hanga Kyokai in 1948; member from 1952. Also exhibited with Kokugakai and Graphic Arts Club. Represented at Tokyo Biennale in 1960, 1962, and 1964 and Sao Paulo in 1967. Hoshi was s.....

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