- Kitayamasugii (Kitayama Cedars in Snow, Kyoto) - Hiroto Norikane likely from the artist erasing

likely from the artist erasing a small ink mark

Kobayashi was appointed Professor at Tama Art University

Specifically

Awazu first gained national recognition in 1955 when he received the Nissenbi Award at the Japan Advertising Art Exhibition

- Kitayamasugii (Kitayama Cedars in Snow, Kyoto) - Hiroto Norikane likely from the artist erasingThe serene woodblock print Kitayamasugii (Kitayama Cedars in Snow, Kyoto) by Masao Ido beautifully captures the breathtaking winter landscape of the famed Kitayama cedar forest in Kyoto. The immense grove of remarkably straight cedar trees creates a striking rhythm of vertical lines, while Idos masterful use of color enhances the scenes quiet beauty. The unique interplay of lines, shapes, and colors gives the composition a distinctive visual appeal.