View from the Great Buddha Hall at Tōdai-ji Temple, Nara
Serene watercolor landscape of Todai-ji Temple by ikuo hirayama. Evokes tranquility & ancient Japan with Sumi-e influence. A beautiful, balanced view.
Ikuo Hirayama
Ikuo Hirayama (1930-2009) was a renowned Japanese Nihonga painter celebrated for his evocative Silk Road landscapes, Buddhist themes & poignant depictions of Hiroshima. A cultural preservationist and educator.