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Known as the artist of trees, Joichi Hoshi creates a world all his own, bringing a profound sense of contemplation and poetics to these subjects. “Morning” was created at the height of Hoshi's career and contains all elements that enshrined him as an icon of Contemporary Japanese prints. Rendered in intricate detail, Hoshi poses a tree, clad in the color of the articulating morning sky in a surreal Magritte-like moment, set against a brilliant gold leaf background. The beautifully articulated tree limbs are ornate and robust, giving this large tree personality, substance, and depth.

Connoisseur's Note

The background is printed in gold leaf, which creates depth and provides a mysterious source of light that is held deep within the design. This work is one of the artist’s most successful designs and, as a result, is among his most sought-after works.