Obata's Yosemite

When Chiura Obata, a gifted California artist born in Japan, made his first visit to Yosemite in 1927, the experience deeply affect his life and art. This volume presents Obata's journey in his own words and art. Included are 85 full-color reproductions of sumi ink paintings, watercolors and woodblock prints, plus an entertaining narrative of the six-week Yosemite visit as told through Obata's letters and cards to his family. Softbound, 152 pages.