{"product_id":"joichi-hoshi-japanese-1913-1979-constellation-no-42-woodblock-print-1967-limited-edition-8-50","title":"Joichi Hoshi (Japanese, 1913–1979) ‘Constellation No. 42’ Woodblock Print, 1967 (Limited Edition 8\/50)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImmerse your space in the celestial mystery of mid-century Japanese modernism with this striking abstract woodblock print by the legendary master \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJoichi Hoshi (1913–1979)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstellation No. 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this exceptional work represents a stellar example of Hoshi’s highly acclaimed abstract period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before he was universally dubbed the \"Father of Tree Prints\" for his later metallic-dappled landscapes, Hoshi’s early career was defined by a deep fascination with the night sky. His abstract compositions utilize bold, expressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSōsaku-hanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Creative Print) techniques to capture the vastness of the cosmos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specific piece centers around a vibrant, textured window of deep indigo blue and starry white mottling, framed by an expansive, ink-splattered circular ring that evokes planetary orbits or lunar phenomena. Printed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003estrictly limited edition of only 50 impressions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this scarce, heavily sought-after early abstract is a cornerstone piece for any serious collector of 20th-century Japanese graphic art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-Signed \u0026amp; Numbered:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Personally pencil-signed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Joichi Hoshi\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and dated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e'67\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the lower margin. Hand-numbered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8\/50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist’s Seal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the artist's distinctive red emblem stamp in the lower-right quadrant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSōsaku-hanga Movement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Entirely self-carved and hand-printed by the artist himself, embodying the mid-century philosophy of total creative control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGallery Ready:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elegantly matted and housed in a sleek modern frame, preserving the generous paper margins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Joichi Hoshi (星 襄一)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstellation No. 42\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (星座 No. 42)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1967\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original woodblock print on paper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8\/50\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFramed Dimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 36.5\" H \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\\times\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30.5\" W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent vintage condition, with crisp margins, bold ink impression, and stable paper consistency. Framed under protective glazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47982791786548,"sku":null,"price":875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/F4DDE8BB-BF3B-45E1-B8B1-AF0297B180C9.png?v=1783990880","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/joichi-hoshi-japanese-1913-1979-constellation-no-42-woodblock-print-1967-limited-edition-8-50","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}