Japanese Print By Masao Ido: The Hirosawa Bridge

From the sequel: Kyoto Hakkei (One Hundred Views of Kyoto)
Sagano Jukke (Ten Views of Sagano)
Ca.1990/2000
Sosaku Hanga
Nishiki-e

Ido Masao, deeply touched by the place, confided these few confidences: "For me, Hirosawa Pond is a place full of memories, the place where I began my journey. I have visited it countless times, from my apprenticeship until today. Throughout the seasons, I have continued to admire its beauty. On a narrow island that juts out into the pond stand a small shrine and a stone statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon. The snow that falls during the night is magnificent. The tranquility of the snowy landscape is particularly striking. Forgetting the cold, I draw while thinking back to my youth, when I came here many times. One can hear the songs of water birds nearby."

Masao Ido was a famous contemporary printmaker, recognized for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, especially Kyoto. Born in northeast China and later settled in Japan, he studied under Yoshida Koho and mastered the traditional technique of woodblock printing. His works combine traditional aesthetics with modern sensibilities, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth.

Subject Width: 300.00
Subject Height: 195.00
Sheet Width: 350.00
Sheet Height: 245.00