Reminiscence 追憶（ついおく） – Masao Ido 井堂雅夫（いどう まさお） A beautifully composed woodblock print by Masao Ido, one of the most beloved contemporary ukiyo-e artists of Kyoto. Ido dedicated his life to capturing the quiet poetry of the Japanese landscape, distilling scenes into refined shapes, balanced compositions, and deeply meditative colors. In this work, he depicts the Seto Inland Sea at dusk during the fresh-green season. The subtle gradation of the evening sky, the tranquil rhythm of the shoreline, and the soft contrast between light and shadow create a sense of profound calm. It is a quintessential example of Ido’s ability to express nostalgia, seasonal atmosphere, and emotional depth through restrained yet striking color harmony. Edition: 69/250 Printed in 1997. --- Artist Profile Masao Ido (1945–2016) • 1945 – Born in Manchuria • 1960 – Moved to Kyoto • 1972 – Began creating woodblock prints • 1973 – Selected for Japan Print Association / Japan Grand Prix Exhibition / Sankikai New Artist Award (recommended for membership) • 1983 – “Kyoto Hundred Views” Exhibition with Tomikichiro Tokuriki & Clifton Karhu (Kyoto Shimbun) / Solo dye & woodblock exhibition (Morioka) • 1990 – Masao Ido Exhibition (Chicago) / Special invited artist, Graz Art Association (Austria) • 1993 – NHK Taiga Drama “Ryukyu no Kaze” Commemorative Exhibition (Mitsukoshi) • 1999 – Established NPO Hanamaki Cultural Village (chairman) • 2003 – Designed four original images for Japan Post “Kyoto Events” series / Exhibition at Kiyomizu-dera • 2004 – Collected by LACMA • 2006 – Collected by the Library of Congress • 2007 – Appeared on NHK World “Begin Japanology” • 2016 – Passed away --- Accessories None --- Dimensions & Weight Artwork (W × H × D): 53.5 × 42.3 × 0.1 cm Weight: 35 g --- Technique & Condition Technique: Woodcut Material: Washi Condition: Good condition --- Shipping Shipping via Japan Post EMS from Japan. Items are securely packed to ensure safe international delivery. Please note that I can ship only to countries where EMS delivery from Japan is available. For bidders in the United States: Please be aware that additional import duties or tariffs may be applied by U.S. Customs, and the amounts can be significantly high depending on the item and the current regulations. If you choose to place a bid, please do so with full understanding of the possible customs charges. Import duties, VAT, and customs handling fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer.