Details

Known as the artist of trees, Joichi Hoshi creates a world all his own, bringing a profound sense of contemplation and poetics to his subjects. Rendered in intricate detail, Hoshi captures a densely populated forest at dusk. Shown during the golden hour, the last of the sun’s rays make their presence known through the thick brush and enchant the scene with a mysterious sense of light.

Connoisseur's Note

This design is known in two states. One is executed in white and silver, and this work is produced in darker tones with gold.

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.

This impression is in a fine state of preservation with exceedingly sharp and vivid colors and in overall excellent condition.