Title: 雪月花 しだれ桜 (Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Weeping Cherryblossom). Ed.96/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published ‘95.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 44.75cm X W: 60.75cm. (Image Approx H: 35.50cm X W: 51.25cm).
Condition: Wonderful, no notable blemishes/marks to image. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Weeping Cherryblossom by Masao Ido. A fantastic print of weeping cherryblossom afore a vermillion clad & Shachi (鯱) roofed (Dragon-headed fish) temple/castle (unknown), at dusk.
“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 しだれ桜 (Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Weeping Cherryblossom). Ed.96/150.
Artist: Masao Ido (1945-2016).
Signed & Dated: Signed, titled, & editioned in pencil to plate. Published ‘95.
Medium: Woodblock Print.
Paper Size: Approx H: 44.75cm X W: 60.75cm. (Image Approx H: 35.50cm X W: 51.25cm).
Condition: Wonderful, no notable blemishes/marks to image. Please refer to photos / Contact for any further questions & condition report.
Notes: Snow, Moon, & Flowers - Weeping Cherryblossom by Masao Ido. A fantastic print of weeping cherryblossom afore a vermillion clad & Shachi (鯱) roofed (Dragon-headed fish) temple/castle (unknown), at dusk.
“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”)).
