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100 Years Before Ghibli-Style Al, This Japanese Artist's Exquisite Woodblock Prints Captured India's Striking Beauty

Al-generated Ghibli-style images are everywhere: soft colours, dreamy details, pure nostalgia. But long before Al or even Ghibli, one man captured that magic by hand.

Hiroshi Yoshida, a Japanese woodblock master, wasn't just an artist, he was an adventurer. To paint landscapes, he travelled the world himself. In 1930, he set his sights on India.

Japan and India's cultural ties were growing, and Yoshida was drawn to India's rich history and stunning landscapes. For four months, he captured the country like never before.

He was part of the shin-hanga movement that blended traditional woodblock printing with modern techniques. Unlike older ukiyo-e prints, it used Western-style shading, creating depth and atmosphere.

Most artists left the carving and printing to craftsmen. Not Yoshida. He controlled everything, from sketching to colour mixing to the final print.

Hiroshi's Painting

In Agra, the Taj Mahal left him spellbound. He painted it at dawn, midday, and dusk, playing with light and colour to capture its changing beauty. Feels like a Ghibli frame, doesn't it?

Amritsar Golden Temple

From Amritsar's glowing Golden Temple to Udaipur's palaces under pink skies, he painted India's magic. Jaipur's Ajmeri Gate, the misty Himalayan peaks, the lush forests - nothing escaped his brush.

Kanchenjunga

His 'Kanchenjunga in the Morning' glows like a scene from a hand-painted film, capturing the golden sunrise over the mountain.

Yoshida's magic? Layering colours with multiple woodblocks, just like digital artists today. Light, shadow, warmth - he made landscapes come alive, no human figures needed!

At a time of mass-printed art, he stayed true to craftsmanship, tweaking colour palettes like a digital artist perfecting the mood of a painting.

Today, Al mimics styles like Yoshida's in seconds. But can it match his dedication, travelling, sketching, carving, and hand-printing each layer?

Hiroshi Yoshida

Yoshida didn't have Al or digital tools.

Yet his art, created 100 years ago, feels just as breathtaking, if not more, than the tech-powered visuals we see today.

Which do you think carries more soul, handcrafted art like Yoshida's or Al-generated imagery?

Let's talk in the comments!

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