The artwork entitled “In the Botanical Garden,” created by Hiroshi Yoshida in 1926, is a distinguished piece from the Shin-hanga movement. This landscape artwork is part of Yoshida’s series known as “Twelve Scenes of Tokyo.”
The artwork features an intricate and serene depiction of a botanical garden. The composition includes a calm, reflective pond in the foreground, with lily pads and a blooming yellow water lily adding delicate touches of natural beauty. A couple dressed in traditional attire can be seen strolling along a path near the water’s edge, conveying a sense of tranquility and leisure. The background showcases rolling, verdant hills interspersed with meticulously detailed trees and shrubs, further enhancing the serene and idyllic atmosphere of the garden. The meticulous use of color and shading creates a harmonious balance and depth, characteristic of the Shin-hanga art movement.
