{"product_id":"sanmon-of-the-nanzen-ji-vintage-matted-print","title":"\"Sanmon of the Nanzen-ji\" - Vintage Matted Print","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis charming vintage print was part of a series of pencil and charcoal sketches done by US military artists in 1945.  It was part of an 18-piece collection of similar pencil sketches, all done by US Military artists to document post-war Japan., called \"Sketches of Japan 1945\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis vintage print reproduces an original pencil sketch of the \u003cem\u003eSanmon,\u003c\/em\u003e or main gate, of Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, capturing the imposing multi-tiered structure with delicate architectural detail and soft atmospheric shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe image includes a handwritten caption identifying the site as \"Sanmon of the Nanzen-ji\" along with historical notes stating it was first built in 1293 and reconstructed in 1620, with ceilings decorated by images of Buddhist saints and symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe artist is Robert Vrooman, one of three artists who contributed to the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal artwork dates 1945, with this reproduction likely made 1950s to 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatted in white - 11\" x 14\" (9.5\" x 7.5\" opening) - Does not include frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sketches of Japan 1945","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360217620793,"sku":"0626art11","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_6446.jpg?v=1780611134","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/sanmon-of-the-nanzen-ji-vintage-matted-print","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}