Moon/Enso
by Wada Gesshin (1800-1870)
There is no inscription or signature but Gesshin's Siddham (Sanskrit) seal is at the bottom.
This painting of a moon/mind enso could not be simpler but it radiates light and peace. Gesshin ("Moon Mind") was a professional painter who became a Shingon monk after attaining enlightenment gazing at the full moon.
About the Artist
Wada Gesshin was a professional painter who became a Shingon monk later in life. Gesshin collaborated closely with the famous nun Otagaki Rengetsu, and they did many works together. Gesshin specialized in paintings of Kannon, the Bodhisattva of Compassion.
SCROLL DETAILS
- Price: SOLD
- Scroll Notes: Original mounting. fair condition but very lovely. The wooden box is also original, inscribed with a biography of Gesshin in beautiful script.
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Dimensions (inches): 15.00" (width) x 72.00" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 2082
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