Stone Garden (Kyoto)
Saitō Kiyoshi
Description
Subject Matter:
This is a depiction of the Ryoanji stone garden in Kyoto. This stone garden, in particular, is considered the most famous stone garden and is located in a villa once owned by aristocrats. The garden itself was built by a highly respected Zen Buddhist monk, Tokuho Zenketsu.
Physical Description:
This print depicts a strip of tan sand with gray stones dispersed on top of it. The bottom third is a gray block and the subject of the image is contained in the upper third. There is a signature and red seal on the bottom left.
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