Description

We have just received a wonderful piece of artwork.
About the item

This is a beautiful work by popular printmaker Masao Ido.

Size
Framed W22.3 in x H17.6 in　
Artwork w15.3 in x H10.6 in

PROFILE

1945
Born on November 11, lived in Morioka City until the age of 15
1960
Moved to Kyoto City
1961
Apprenticed to Mitsuho Yoshida, a traditional craftsman (dyer)
1972 Started making woodblock prints.
Began making woodblock prints
1973
Selected for the Japan Print Association / Selected for the Nichido-Print Grand Prix / Sangikai Newcomer's Award, nominated for membership
1983
Kyoto Hyakkei Mokuhanga Exhibition, Tokuriki Tomikichiro, Clifton Calf, Ido Masao <sponsored by The Kyoto Shimbun> (Kyoto, Japan)
Masao Ido Dyeing and Woodblock Print Exhibition <sponsored by IBC Iwate Broadcasting> (Morioka)
1990
Masao Ido Exhibition (Chicago), Special Invited Artist for the Graz Art Association Exhibition (Austria)
1993
Commemorative Exhibition of Masao Ido's woodblock prints for the NHK Historical Drama “Winds of Ryukyu” (Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi, Okinawa Mitsukoshi)
1995
Appeared on NHK TV program “Ningen Map” (Japan)
1996
Official Poster Design for the 100th Anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's Birth in Hanamaki City
1999
Established Hanamaki Cultural Village, a non-profit organization (NPO) / Appointed chairman of the Hanamaki Cultural Village Council, a non-profit organization
2000
Appeared on NHK educational TV program “Shumi-Yuyuu” (13 times from January to March)
2003
Released the Kinki version of Japan Post's hometown stamps “Kyoto Event” Produced the original drawings for four stamps
Masao Ido's woodblock print exhibition “Seeing Kyoto” at Kiyomizu Temple and Kyodo, an important cultural property in Kyoto.
2004
Collection of Los Angeles County Museum of Art / Weekly magazine “My Kyoto” (April-May, 4 issues)
2006
Collection of the Library of Congress
2007
Appeared on NHK World TV Begin Japanology
2012
Matsuo Taisha Shrine New Year's Grand Ema, original artist in charge
2013
Masao Ido 40th Anniversary Exhibition (The Museum of Kyoto)
2014
Masao Ido 40th Anniversary Exhibition at Kawatoku Department Store, Tokyo
2015
Painter Masao Ido Painting the Rimpa School (The Museum of Kyoto)
April 23
Passed away on April 23

The work is in good condition, with age toning to the prints.
The frame is also in poor condition, with some small nicks.
Please check the photos.