Antiques, Fine Art & Collectibles. Vintage 70s Japanese Samurai Woodblock Print Original Signed Art Yoshitoshi Mori. DESCRIPTION Original vintage woodblock print by Yoshitoshi Mori (1898 – 1992). This print depicts a Samurai warrior. The strong earthy colors and contorted position of the main character is typical of Moris style. Marked with the artists chopmark and signed. Mori was a Japanese artist who specialized in kappazuri stencil prints. He was for many years a member of the mingei folk craft movement, and was close with Yanagi Setsu, founder of the movement. Yoshitoshi is said to have influenced several major 20th century print artists especially in Japan. His colorful works generally depict scenes from the kabuki theatre, or subjects related to folk traditions and festivals. He is known for using earthy colors in his work, and for often positioning his figures in a somewhat contorted and dynamic mass. Mori’s prints depict the past world of Tokyo’s plebeian lowlands (Shitamachi) with its festivals, craftsmen and women of the demimonde. The mainstay of his great talent lies in his ability to not merely capture detail, but to boldly evoke emotions through his highly stylized designs. Mori exhibited his works in numerous one-man shows in Japan in the 1960s and took part in 30 international exhibitions between 1957 and 1977. A great addition to your vintage home decor, retro art or Japanese collection. MEASUREMENTS The framed woodblock measures 22.75″long by 17.75″ wide (image insert measures 16.5″ by 11.75″) and weighs 5lbs 5oz. CONDITION In good condition with no tears or stains but some small spots of foxing on the top right of the paper but not on the image (please see all pictures as they form part of the condition description). Yesteryear Essentials is a local, independent family run antiques store in Los Angeles, CA. It was established in 2011 by me (Pearse) and my wife (Sinead). Whether you are looking to enhance your home decor or are an avid collector, we try to have something wonderful in stock for everyone. See our other items. The item “Vintage 70s Japanese Samurai Woodblock Print Original Signed Art Yoshitoshi Mori” is in sale since Tuesday, April 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Prints”. The seller is “pearsefee” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Artist: Yoshitoshi Mori
- Color: Brown
- Date of Creation: 1970-1989
- Features: Framed
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Medium: Woodcut & Block
- Originality: Limited Edition Print
- Printing Technique: Woodblock Printing
- Print Surface: Paper
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Style: Asian
- Subject: Animals
