Description

前田昌道 Maeda Shodo (b1939) Daitoku-ji Japanese Zen kakejiku kakemono wall hanging scroll / Yume 夢 (Dream) with Original Box (Tomobako) RE433

前田昌道 Maeda Shodo (b1939), Former chief priest of Zuibuinin, the pagoda of Daitoku-ji Temple.

with signature 'Murasakino Shodo' 紫野昌道 and seal 'Murasakino' 紫埜 'Shodo' 昌道

Bold yet spacious, this hanging scroll by Maeda Shōdō (b.1939) presents the single character 夢—Yume, “Dream”—rendered with a clarity that feels both immediate and quietly expansive. A former chief priest of Zuibuinin of the Daitoku‑ji school, Shōdō brings to the brush a disciplined calm, allowing the character to unfold in a single, confident gesture that carries the depth of Zen practice. The strokes shift from weighty, grounded forms to lighter, more open movements, creating a natural rhythm that invites the viewer into the stillness behind the word itself. Signed “Murasakino Shōdō” with the seals “Murasakino” and “Shōdō”, the work reflects his mature command of expressive calligraphy rooted in the atmosphere of Daitoku‑ji. Accompanied by its original box (Tomobako), the scroll has been carefully preserved. Displayed within an interior, it introduces a serene, contemplative presence—its single character resonating like a quiet reminder of the inner landscapes we carry and the spaciousness found in the act of dreaming.

Whole dimensions: 22.5" W x 48.6" H / 57.2cm x 123.6cm
Inside dimensions: 19.1" W x 13.2" H / 48.6cm x 33.7cm

Material: Paper
Technique: Handpainted
Roller ends: Wood

Weight: 740g including Original Box (Tomobako)

Condition

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