Nagoya Castle In Spring — Masao Hida, Gekkyo, Shuzan

Nagoya Castle in Spring

Discover Masao Hida’s ‘Nagoya Castle in Spring,’ a stunning Sumi-e landscape painting of Nagoya Castle before its WWII destruction. Explore this 1933 masterpiece!


masao hida, gekkyo, shuzan (1877 - 1945)

Explore the art of Masao Hida (Gekkyo, Shuzan)! Discover detailed landscapes & historical scenes by this influential Japanese painter. Learn about his role in Izura's artistic flourishing. #JapaneseArt #Painting #Landscapes

In 1610, TOKUGAWA Ieyasu called for the construction of a castle in Nagoya, which this painting depicts as it stood in 1933. This depiction is of particular importance because it confirms how the castle appeared before it burned down during a World War II air raid. At the time, the castle’s moat, which is now a plaza, was surrounded by cherry blossom trees. In this painting, Hida conveys the magnificent grandeur of the castle at the height of spring.