Eternal Journey: Ikuo Hirayama Sketch Collection Nihon Keizai Shimbunsha Complete set of 10 works, framed, with yellow storage bag and box Published in 1994, original price: ¥42,719 (Includes 2 additional service prints) Painting paper size: B3, 51.5 x 36.4 (cm) Within mat frame: 38.5 x 29 (cm) Outer frame dimensions: 56 x 44 x 2.3 (cm) Ikuo Hirayama (1930-2009) was a Japanese painter from Hiroshima Prefecture, famous for his works themed on the Silk Road. He was a professor emeritus at Tokyo University of the Arts. As a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador, he also devoted himself to cultural property protection activities. He wished for peace based on his experience of the atomic bombing, and he developed the Cultural Property Red Cross movement. He received the Order of Culture (1998) and was highly acclaimed both domestically and internationally. The frame has some minor scratches. Some of the paintings have slight stains, but considering it was published in 1994, the condition is good and it is a beautiful and rare item. As it is framed, you can enjoy it by changing the paintings (10 pieces) inside. Thank you for viewing.