{"product_id":"kagurazaka-street-after-a-night-rain-yoshida-hiroshi","title":"Kagurazaka Street after a Night Rain - Yoshida Hiroshi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1929 woodblock print by Yoshida Hiroshi, depicting the atmospheric reflections of Kagurazaka street after a rain shower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida Hiroshi produced this woodblock print in 1929, capturing the atmosphere of Kagurazaka in Tokyo following a rain shower. As a leading figure in the Shin-hanga movement, Yoshida combined traditional Japanese woodblock techniques with Western principles of light, shadow, and perspective. This synthesis allowed him to render the specific quality of nocturnal light with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the wet pavement, which acts as a dark mirror for the glowing lanterns and shop windows. The reflections are rendered with fluid, vertical strokes that break the surface of the ground. Above, the architecture of the street is defined by deep shadows and warm, artificial light emanating from the buildings. The contrast between the cool, blue-grey tones of the night air and the warm, amber glow of the street lamps creates a sense of quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshida was known for his meticulous approach to the printing process, often overseeing the carving and printing stages to ensure the final result matched his vision. His travels throughout the world informed his ability to capture atmospheric conditions, yet this work remains firmly rooted in the urban character of early twentieth-century Japan. The print avoids excessive ornamentation, relying instead on the interplay of light and texture to define the space. The figures are small, integrated into the environment rather than dominating it, which directs the viewer's attention to the play of light on the wet surfaces. This work is a representative example of Yoshida's ability to elevate a common street scene into a study of light and mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/katada-ukimido-from-the-series-eight-views-of-lake-biwa-ito-shinsui\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKatada Ukimidō, from the series Eight Views of Lake Biwa - Itō Shinsui — Itō Shinsui\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/snow-at-shinkawabata-hasui-kawase\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eSnow at Shinkawabata - Hasui Kawase — Hasui Kawase\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yoshida Hiroshi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58571007033679,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58571264753999,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58571264786767,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58571264819535,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58571264852303,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58571264885071,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58571264917839,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58571264950607,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58571264983375,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58571265016143,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58571265048911,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58571265081679,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Kagurazaka-Street-after-a-Night-Rain_Poster_CompositorV1_1787748385479.jpg?v=1787751483","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/kagurazaka-street-after-a-night-rain-yoshida-hiroshi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}