Masao Ido - 'Autumn day, Kozanji temple in Kyoto' 103/300

Ido Masao (b. 1945) – '秋日高山寺 Autumn Day, Kozanji Temple, Kyoto

Original Japanese Woodblock Print | 26.5 × 36.5 cm (10.43 × 14.37 in)

Edition: 103/300 | Signed, titled & numbered in pencil | Artist’s red seal lower right

A luminous celebration of Kyoto in autumn, this original woodblock print by Ido Masao captures the quiet poetry of Kozan-ji Temple—a UNESCO heritage site renowned for natural beauty and deep cultural significance. Bathed in rich seasonal color, the scene leads the viewer up a softly winding stone path scattered with golden leaves, framed by brilliant red and yellow foliage. The composition balances serenity and movement with remarkable harmony: tonal gradation, layered pigment, and understated linework embody the essence of traditional Japanese printmaking while feeling unmistakably modern.

This impression is editioned 103/300, titled, signed, and numbered in pencil by the artist along the lower margin. The artist’s personal seal appears in the lower right, confirming authenticity and adding to its aesthetic presence. Measuring 26.5 × 36.5 cm (10.43 × 14.37 inches), the work offers strong wall presence yet remains intimate—perfect for collectors of Japanese shin-hanga / sōsaku-hanga prints, interior designers seeking refined cultural warmth, or anyone drawn to Japanese landscape art that whispers rather than shouts.

About the Artist – 

Ido Masao

Born in 1945 in Kyoto, Ido Masao is highly regarded for his contemporary approach to the traditional mokuhanga woodblock technique. His works often depict iconic Japanese temples, gardens, and pathways with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than realism, using layered color and simplified forms to evoke memory, season, and silence. Masao’s prints are held in private and public collections internationally and are particularly prized for their meditative stillness and refined craftsmanship.

A standout example of modern Japanese woodblock printing—elegant, tranquil, and steeped in place.

A superb acquisition for the curated interior or the discerning collector.

The print will be shipped insured overseas. Cost of insured transport to the US, Euro 125.

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