This is a print by Iwao Akiyama, a master of Munakata Shiko. It contains haiku by Taneda Santoka. The poem is by Taneda Santoka. Even as life approaches its final stages, Santoka seems to convey a sense of emptiness, feeling that a nomadic lifestyle across various provinces is the only way for him to live. It’s said that Taneda Santoka’s life was a series of misfortunes from the time he lost his mother during his childhood until his death. This poem seems to reflect the world as perceived through his eyes. He is being advanced in age, he was not accepted into a temple for monk training, leaving him with no choice but to live the life of a wandering monk. This verse can be seen as a work where Santoka expresses that the only path left for him is to live as a wandering monk, suggesting “this is the only way” for him in life. Iwao Akiyama is a Japanese printmaker. Born in Taketa City, Oita Prefecture. After graduating from the Pacific School of Fine Arts in 1953, he studied under Shiko Munakata, Teijiro Fuse, and Shigejiro Sakamoto. Later, he studied folklore, Buddhism, haiku poetry, ceramics, sculpture, and ink painting on his own, and since 1966 has been invited to exhibit his works at the CWAJ Contemporary Print Exhibition sponsored by the United States Embassy in Japan. “Collections” British Museum Cincinnati Art Museum National Gallery of Victoria National Museum of Scotland Tikotin Museum of Japanese Art. There is a small tear in the paper in one place. If you are purchasing more than one item. We recommend sending your return via a traceable service. Please inquire the repayment of the tariff of the customhouse in your country. These charges are the buyers responsibility. About used artifacts and antiques. We make every effort to give you accurate information as honestly as possible in our description. Some items are over 100 years old. Please check the appearance condition with photos and other information. Get Supersized Images & Free Image Hosting. Create your brand with Auctiva’s. Attention Sellers – Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva. Com. Track Page Views With.