The artwork named “Icho in Autumn,” created by Hiroshi Yoshida in 1933, belongs to the Shin-hanga art movement and falls within the landscape genre. It is a part of the series “Four Garden Scenes.”
The artwork depicts a serene autumnal scene, characterized by the vivid golden-yellow hues of the ginkgo (icho) trees that dominate the left side of the composition. The trees, with their tall, slender trunks and lush foliage, create a vertical frame that contrasts with the horizontal orientation of the traditional Japanese building nestled in the middle ground. The building, adorned with a red roof, stands amidst a tranquil garden landscape, with people engaged in peaceful activities, contributing to an atmosphere of calmness and reflection. The distant background comprises delicate silhouettes of trees, rendered in muted tones, which enhance the depth and overall aesthetic harmony of the scene. The composition balances color, line, and form, embodying the elegance and refinement characteristic of Shin-hanga prints.
