Enso
by Yamamoto Gempo (1886-1961)
The bright light of tranquility shines over the entire world. (signed) The 88-year old man Hannya*
* Gempo's Zen master name.
This is a moon enso, symbolizing the mind of enlightement that illuminates the entire world with a pure and peaceful light. The calligraphy of the inscription is also bright and calm.
About the Artist
Gempo, long-time abbot of Ryutaku-ji, and briefly head prelate of the Myoshin-ji branch of Zen, was perhaps the most outstanding and influential of the 20th-century Zen masters. Gempo was called the "modern Hakuin," and he was the master of Nakagawa Soen, among many others. Nearly blind, he did not learn how to read or write until later in life. Gempo's brushwork is simple, direct, and unaffected, pure Zen art.
Other Scrolls by Yamamoto Gempo:
Monk
Kaze Wind
Moon Enso
Fan
Daruma
SCROLL DETAILS
- Price: SOLD
- Scroll Notes: Originally a folding fan, now newly mounted as a scroll, with wooden box.
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Dimensions (inches): 20.50" (width) x 50.00" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 210
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