Title: 夕映え (Evening Glow). Ed.145/250.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published 1997.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Size: Paper: H: 42.50cm X W: 54.00cm. (Image: H: 34.25cm X W: 45.75cm).
Condition: Beautiful, strong vibrant colours, image unblemished; paper crisp, & intact. Tape residue & fox spotting verso. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: This striking print, titled 夕映え (Evening Glow) by Masao Ido, captures the serene beauty of twilight over a tranquil lake, possibly 琵琶湖 (Lake Biwa), Japan's largest freshwater lake and a source of inspiration for countless artists and poets throughout history. The composition showcases a fiery palette of red, orange, and gold, reflecting the vivid hues of the setting sun. A lone boatman glides across the shimmering water, silhouetted against the glowing sky, while distant islands and mountain ridges form a quiet backdrop. Historically revered as a gateway to Kyoto, Lake Biwa has long been celebrated in Japanese art for its timeless beauty and its role in reflecting the passage of time and seasons.
Title: 夕映え (Evening Glow). Ed.145/250.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published 1997.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Size: Paper: H: 42.50cm X W: 54.00cm. (Image: H: 34.25cm X W: 45.75cm).
Condition: Beautiful, strong vibrant colours, image unblemished; paper crisp, & intact. Tape residue & fox spotting verso. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: This striking print, titled 夕映え (Evening Glow) by Masao Ido, captures the serene beauty of twilight over a tranquil lake, possibly 琵琶湖 (Lake Biwa), Japan's largest freshwater lake and a source of inspiration for countless artists and poets throughout history. The composition showcases a fiery palette of red, orange, and gold, reflecting the vivid hues of the setting sun. A lone boatman glides across the shimmering water, silhouetted against the glowing sky, while distant islands and mountain ridges form a quiet backdrop. Historically revered as a gateway to Kyoto, Lake Biwa has long been celebrated in Japanese art for its timeless beauty and its role in reflecting the passage of time and seasons.
