Painting of Enso by Priest of Kyoto’s Sangen-in, Hasegawa Kanshu
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1970: Item # 1459915
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Paintings: Pre 1970: Item # 1459915
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$750
Deceptively simple and notoriously difficult to apply with the calligrapher’s brush in one fluid, arching stroke; the symbol of the ensō has long been associated with strength, elegance, and the simultaneous being and non-being of the universe. A closed ensō (such as the one featured here) is more closely associated with the idea of transcendent perfection, while an open ensō represents movement, fluidity, and attainment in the corporeal world. Though the monk who created this piece, Hasegawa Kanshu, is not necessarily of great acclaim, rarely have I seen such a splendid rendition of an Ensō. Created sometime in Showa, the scroll is signed and sealed “Murasakino Kanshu” denoting his connection with Daitoku Temple as “Kanshu of Daitoku-ji.”
I fine condition, this scroll is 55.5cm wide and stands 117cm tall, with the artwork on the scroll being 52.5cm wide and standing 31cm tall. It comes in its original wood box signed and sealed by the artist.
I fine condition, this scroll is 55.5cm wide and stands 117cm tall, with the artwork on the scroll being 52.5cm wide and standing 31cm tall. It comes in its original wood box signed and sealed by the artist.
