{"product_id":"masao-ido-kozanji-temple-kyoto","title":"Masao Ido - 'Autumn day, Kozanji temple in Kyoto' 103\/300","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdo Masao (b. 1945) – '秋日高山寺 Autumn Day, Kozanji Temple, Kyoto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Japanese Woodblock Print | 26.5 × 36.5 cm (10.43 × 14.37 in)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: 103\/300 | Signed, titled \u0026amp; numbered in pencil | Artist’s red seal lower right\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the Artist – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdo Masao\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBorn 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA standout example of modern Japanese woodblock printing—elegant, tranquil, and steeped in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA superb acquisition for the curated interior or the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print will be shipped insured overseas. Cost of insured transport to the US, Euro 125.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColors may slightly vary due to photographic lighting sources or your monitor settings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImport of Art, Japanese woodblock prints, into the United States, are exempt from all U.S. import tariffs. Please do check!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ido Masao","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52253687054679,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0496\/5230\/1983\/files\/masao-ido-autumn-day-kozanji-temple-in-kyoto-103-300-art-488.jpg?v=1792005360","url":"https:\/\/vintageobjects.com\/products\/masao-ido-kozanji-temple-kyoto","provider":"Vintage Objects","version":"1.0","type":"link"}