Title: 雪月花 嵐山 (Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Arashiyama). Ed.100/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published ‘95.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 59.00cm X W: 43.25cm. (Image Approx H: 51.50cm X W: 35.50cm).
Condition: A magnificent piece with scattered snowfall pigment. No notable marks/blemishes to image face. Small watermark upper right margin edge. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A truly wonderful piece - Masao Ido presents us with a spectacular composition capturing a wintry view from Mt. Arashiyama’s "Moon Crossing Bridge" (渡月橋 -Togetsu-kyo Bridge) out across the flowing waters of the 桂川 Katsura river, toward the forested mountain slopes beyond.
Togetsukyo: A Bridge to Old Kyoto | Yabai.com.
“Snow, Moon, & Flowers”: A Japanese expression inspired by the 8th Century Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi; “Setsu-getsu-ka” (雪月花 “Snow, Moon, & Flowers”) has become a rooted theme in Japanese arts. Poetically echoing nature's beauty - artists have adopted “Setsu-getsu-ka” to help describe Japan’s Places of Scenic Beauty (typically views such as 日本三景 Nihon Sankei - the country’s three most celebrated scenic sights (“Snow in Amanohashidate”; “Moon in Matsushima”; “Flowers in Miyajima”)).
Title: 雪月花 嵐山 (Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Arashiyama). Ed.100/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published ‘95.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 59.00cm X W: 43.25cm. (Image Approx H: 51.50cm X W: 35.50cm).
Condition: A magnificent piece with scattered snowfall pigment. No notable marks/blemishes to image face. Small watermark upper right margin edge. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: A truly wonderful piece - Masao Ido presents us with a spectacular composition capturing a wintry view from Mt. Arashiyama’s "Moon Crossing Bridge" (渡月橋 -Togetsu-kyo Bridge) out across the flowing waters of the 桂川 Katsura river, toward the forested mountain slopes beyond.
Togetsukyo: A Bridge to Old Kyoto | Yabai.com.
“Snow, Moon, & Flowers”: A Japanese expression inspired by the 8th Century Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi; “Setsu-getsu-ka” (雪月花 “Snow, Moon, & Flowers”) has become a rooted theme in Japanese arts. Poetically echoing nature's beauty - artists have adopted “Setsu-getsu-ka” to help describe Japan’s Places of Scenic Beauty (typically views such as 日本三景 Nihon Sankei - the country’s three most celebrated scenic sights (“Snow in Amanohashidate”; “Moon in Matsushima”; “Flowers in Miyajima”)).
