Tadashige Nishida[西田忠重] Woodblock print "Yatsugatake (2)" No. 89 of 150 Before dawn, the tranquility of Yatsugatake seems to permeate the air itself -- This work, in which golden clouds float in the clear blue sky and illuminate the silvery ridgeline, is a masterpiece created by Tadashige Nishida's deep respect for nature and delicate observation. "Yatsugatake (2)" is a particularly tranquil scene among his works that feature the famous Yatsugatake mountain range. The snow-covered earth and the majestic trees express the harshness of nature as well as its overwhelming beauty. The clouds floating in the sky are decorated with gold leaf, adding a sacred light to the screen and inviting the viewer into a fantastical world. The quietly spreading trees at the bottom of the screen give the impression of the silent breathing of winter, creating a silence as if time has stopped. The distant mountain ranges contain a magnificent story that has been carved into them through the long history of the Earth and the cycle of the seasons. It goes well not only with Japanese-style rooms, but also with modern spaces and mid-century interiors, and has an artistic quality that blends naturally into global spatial designs. ■ Artist Biography: Nishida Tadashige was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1945. After graduating from Musashino Art University, he began his journey as a printmaker and quickly established himself on the Japanese and international art scene. His works are acclaimed for harmonizing traditional Japanese aesthetics with modern compositional sensibilities. Major exhibitions and recognitions include: Japan Print Association Award (1978) Selected for the Agency for Cultural Affairs’ Contemporary Art Selection Exhibition (1981) Exhibitor at the Vancouver International Print Biennale (Canada) Tokyo Central Museum of Art – Contemporary Print Grand Prize finalist His works are housed in numerous public and private collections across Japan, North America, and Europe, and he continues to be recognized as a leading figure in the field of contemporary Japanese printmaking. [Size] Overall size 54.5×72.5cm Picture size 38×50.5cm [Condition] Good condition. Please check the photos for details. Any taxes related to international shipping must be borne by the purchaser. Occasionally, customs or the delivery company in your country may contact you for customs clearance via phone or email. Kindly ensure you are available to respond. Failure to do so may result in the parcel being returned to me, incurring additional shipping fees for reshipment. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. I will pack the item securely, but there may be cases where the item is repackaged at customs or damaged upon arrival due to a mistake by the shipping company. If this happens, please contact me immediately. Please promptly send me a photo of the item when it arrives and a photo of the damage to the item. We will provide refunds depending on the situation. #NoReserveDays