MASAO IDO ( 1945-2016 )
FLEUR DE LOTUS
From the series: Kyoto Seasonal Flower CalendarSigned and numbered printCirca 2000Sosaku HangaNishiki-eMasao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly Kyoto. Born in northeastern 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 a modern sensibility, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth...
390.00 €
TEMPLE KAJU-JI
From the sequel: One Hundred Famous Views of KyotoTwo small marks from an old mount in the upper border, tiny trace in the lower margin.1950Sosaku HangaNishiki-eMasao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly Kyoto. Born in northeastern 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 a modern sensibility, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth...
300.00 €
ADASHINO NENBUTSU-JI A SAGANO
From the series: One Hundred Famous Views of KyotoTwo small marks from an old mount in the top margin, and a tiny pinch of the paper 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 Bon festival, when people gather to pay homage to the departed.The artist wrote about this print: "Halfway up the gentle slope that continues from Giō-ji Temple to Torii-moto, a stone staircase on the left leads to several small stone statues of Jizō that welcome visitors.Passing a path surrounded by trees, one arrives at a small hall, in front of which are lined up countless stone Buddhas.Every year, during the Bon Festival Manto-e, many people come to light candles.I wanted to express the atmosphere where the soft candlelight and the pale moonlight delicately illuminate the stone Buddhas.Sometimes, the flames flickering in the wind seem to convey the feelings of forgotten souls."Sosaku HangaNishiki-eMasao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly 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 modern sensibilities, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth...
300.00 €
LE PONT D'HIROSAWA
From the sequel: Kyoto Hakkei (One Hundred Views of Kyoto)Sagano Jukke (Ten Views of Sagano)C. 1990/2000Sosaku HangaNishiki-eIdo Masao, deeply moved by the place, shared these few secrets:"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 to the present day.Through the seasons, I have continued to admire its beauty. On a narrow island jutting into the pond stand a small shrine and a stone statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon.The snow that falls overnight 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.You can hear the songs of waterfowl nearby."Masao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly Kyoto. Born in northeastern 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...
350.00 €
TEMPLE D'OTA
From the sequel: One Hundred Famous Views of KyotoTwo small marks from an old collage in the top margin.Ten Views of Rakuhoku - Ōta Shrine. This small local shrine is where people come to pray for good health, happiness in marriage, and even success on stage. The kakitsubata irises at Ōta Shrine bloom twice, in May and early June. The pond was originally part of a marsh known as Ōta no Sawa. The island in the center of the pond is called the "Floating Island," after the Chinese Island of the Immortals. This shrine is associated with Nasu Yoichi, a military commander active during the Genpei War (1185).Sosaku HangaNishiki-eMasao Ido was a renowned contemporary printmaker, renowned for his serene and timeless depictions of Japanese landscapes, particularly 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 modern sensibilities, characterized by rich textures, harmonious colors, and an ability to convey serenity and depth...
300.00 €
