Japanese Print By Masao Ido: Adashino Nenbutsu-ji A Sagano
Artist: Masao Ido ( 1945-2016 )
From the sequel: One Hundred Famous Views of Kyoto
Two small marks from an old mount in the top margin, tiny paper pinching in the top and bottom borders.
The print depicts Adashino Nenbutsu-ji in Sagano, one of the ten scenic spots in the area. Under the moonlight, the temple grounds are illuminated by countless candles during the Manto-e of the Bon Festival, where people gather to pay homage to the departed souls.
About this print the artist wrote: "Halfway up the gentle slope that continues from Giō-ji Temple toward Torii-moto, a stone staircase on the left leads to several small stone statues of Jizō that welcome visitors. Passing through a path surrounded by trees, one comes to a small hall, in front of which are lined up countless stone Buddhas. Every year during the Manto-e of the Bon Festival, many people come to light candles. I wanted to express the atmosphere where the soft glow of the candle and the pale light of the moon delicately illuminate the stone Buddhas. Sometimes the flames flickering in the wind seem to convey the feelings of forgotten souls."
Sosaku Hanga
Nishiki-e
Masao Ido was a famous contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, especially Kyoto. Born in northeastern China and later settled in Japan, he studied under Koho Nishikawa and Yoshida Koho and mastered the traditional technique of woodblock printing. His works combine traditional aesthetics with a modern sensibility, 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: 265.00
Two small marks from an old mount in the top margin, tiny paper pinching in the top and bottom borders.
The print depicts Adashino Nenbutsu-ji in Sagano, one of the ten scenic spots in the area. Under the moonlight, the temple grounds are illuminated by countless candles during the Manto-e of the Bon Festival, where people gather to pay homage to the departed souls.
About this print the artist wrote: "Halfway up the gentle slope that continues from Giō-ji Temple toward Torii-moto, a stone staircase on the left leads to several small stone statues of Jizō that welcome visitors. Passing through a path surrounded by trees, one comes to a small hall, in front of which are lined up countless stone Buddhas. Every year during the Manto-e of the Bon Festival, many people come to light candles. I wanted to express the atmosphere where the soft glow of the candle and the pale light of the moon delicately illuminate the stone Buddhas. Sometimes the flames flickering in the wind seem to convey the feelings of forgotten souls."
Sosaku Hanga
Nishiki-e
Masao Ido was a famous contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, especially Kyoto. Born in northeastern China and later settled in Japan, he studied under Koho Nishikawa and Yoshida Koho and mastered the traditional technique of woodblock printing. His works combine traditional aesthetics with a modern sensibility, 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: 265.00
300 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: Good condition
Material: Paper
Width: 350 mm
Height: 265 mm
Reference (ID): 1623715
Availability: In stock
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