{"product_id":"masao-ido-artist-s-proof-woodblock-print","title":"Masao Ido — “Green Shade” (緑蔭), 1991  Artist’s Proof traditional Japanese woodblock print","description":"\u003cp\u003eMasao Ido — “Green Shade” (緑蔭), 1991  Artist’s Proof traditional Japanese woodblock print\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido (1945–2016) — “Green Shade” (緑蔭), 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist’s Proof (A.P.) Traditional Japanese Woodblock Print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA serene and highly collectible Japanese woodblock print by celebrated Kyoto artist \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Green Shade” (Ryokuin \/ 緑蔭)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and created in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This atmospheric composition captures the quiet elegance of a traditional Japanese garden viewed through layers of lush green foliage, a subject for which Ido became internationally renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExecuted using the centuries-old Japanese woodblock printing technique (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), the work demonstrates Ido’s mastery of color layering, depth, and light. The rich tonal variations of green create a tranquil scene that evokes the refined beauty of Kyoto’s temple gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist’s Proof (A.P.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a particularly desirable edition outside the standard numbered print run. The print is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etitled, signed, and dated in pencil by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and bears \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido’s red seal (hanko)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the lower right corner.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented in its original Japanese frame.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does A.P. Mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA.P.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist’s Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eÉpreuve d’Artiste\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditionally, artist’s proofs were reserved for the artist’s personal collection and used to evaluate color, registration, and overall quality during the printing process. These impressions are produced alongside the numbered edition but are not part of the regular edition size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors often prize Artist’s Proofs because:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are usually produced in smaller numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey were retained by the artist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey often exhibit exceptional print quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally considered more desirable than standard edition impressions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluding original Japanese frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (17.72 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e57 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (22.44 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (1.18 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMasao Ido was one of the most respected contemporary practitioners of traditional Japanese woodblock printing. Born in China in 1945 and raised in Morioka, Japan, he studied dyeing techniques before dedicating himself to woodblock printmaking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking primarily from Kyoto, Ido became renowned for his evocative depictions of:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKyoto temples and gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric Japanese architecture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeasonal landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCherry blossoms and autumn foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuiet scenes imbued with traditional Japanese aesthetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis works were exhibited throughout Japan, North America, Europe, and Australia, and are held in numerous public and private collections. Today, his prints are sought after by collectors of both traditional and contemporary Japanese art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Japanese Woodblock Printing (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMokuhanga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe creation of a traditional Japanese woodblock print is an exceptionally labor-intensive process involving several specialized stages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDesign Drawing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – The artist creates the original composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBlock Carving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Separate cherry-wood blocks are hand-carved for each color.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePigment Preparation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Water-based pigments are mixed to achieve subtle tonal variations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePrinting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Each color is applied individually by hand using a bamboo baren.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRegistration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Precise alignment ensures perfect color placement throughout the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA single print may require numerous carved blocks and dozens of printing impressions. The technique allows for remarkable depth, luminosity, and color gradation unattainable through mechanical printing methods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good vintage condition. Presented in its original Japanese frame. Minor age-related wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print will be shipped insured overseas in a custom made wooden case. \u003cbr\u003eCost of transport to the US, Euro 225, is case included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe ship worldwide. 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