Two Red Trees

Hoshi, Joichi, 1913-1979

Two Red Trees

Artist : Hoshi, Joichi, 1913-1979
Edition : 61/130
Date : 1971
Medium : woodblock
Item# : 910141
Condition : Slight fading; traces of residue at reverse edges
Image size : 9 1/2 x 14 3/8 inches
Illustrated : Hoshi, pl. 260
Comments : Metallic pigments
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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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