Profile

Gender

Male

Born

1911-07-25

Died

1995-07-01 age 83

Nationality

Japan

Languages

Japanese

Residence History

Miasa, Nagano

Career

Occupations

printmaker, painter

Active Years

1926-1995

Influenced By

Hiroshi Yoshida, Hodaka Yoshida

Awards & Nominations

Works

Style & Themes

Literary Style

abstract expressionismanimal depictionwoodblock print

Recurring Motifs

animalsbirdsabstract

Health

• paralysis of one leg
  幼少期
  Unable to attend school, spent time observing animals and father's workshop

Legacy

Member of the Yoshida family artists spanning four generations. Associated with sōsaku-hanga movement. Known for abstract expressionism and animal prints.

Trivia

• Son of Hiroshi Yoshida
• Father of five sons
• Friendship with Bill Zacha laid foundation for sister city relationship