“Shisen-do, Kyoto (B)” is a landscape artwork created in 1963 by renowned artist Kiyoshi Saito, and it is part of the Sōsaku hanga art movement. The artwork represents the serene scenery of the Shisen-do temple in Kyoto, rendered with Saito’s distinctive aesthetic.
The artwork beautifully captures a pathway flanked by meticulously shaped shrubs leading to a traditional Japanese building, illustrating the artist’s mastery in blending shapes and shadows to evoke a sense of depth and tranquility. The foliage is depicted with deep greens and blacks, providing a stark contrast to the muted tones of the pathway and structure. This composition emphasizes the tranquility and architectural beauty characteristic of traditional Japanese landscapes. Saito’s signature can be seen in the bottom right corner, adding a personal touch to this exquisite representation of Kyoto’s tranquil scenery.
