• 頂が枯れてしまった水神さまの杉

The Water God’s cedar tree, its crown withered.

The Withered Crown: The Water God’s Cedar (1980–81) – Masanao Sakamoto

Began painting it in 1975; another version painted on a wooden board shows signs of warping.

May 19, 1981: Solo exhibition. Cracks appeared; repaired after the exhibition. (Note on the back)

June 6, 1981: Attached anti-warp braces (frame) to the top and middle sections because the board was warping.

Private collection

Project Details

  • 1980

  • 1,120×560

  • Oil Painting, Canvas