Fan
by Yamamoto Gempo (1886-1961)
Pure Breeze Pure Fragrance
(signed) The 91-year-old fellow Hannya*
*Gempo's Zen Master name
Wild orchids are a favorite subject of Zen artists--the lovely flowers bloom in out of the way places but still send forth a sweet fragrance. Zen students, too, should flourish quietly and not seek the limelight.
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
Enso
Moon Enso
Daruma
SCROLL DETAILS
- Price: SOLD
- Scroll Notes: Painted and inscribed on a fan, in good condition, this is a charming little piece by perhaps the most influential of 20th century Zen Masters.
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Dimensions (inches): 14.50" (width) x 9.50" (height)
- Purchase Reference Number: 300
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