John William Bailly Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple in Narita, 12 June 2026

John William Bailly
Naritasan Shinsho-ji Temple in Narita, 12 June 2026
Graphite on Arches Paper
7 x 10 inches / 18 x 26 centimeters
Location: Sohn Art Collection

Landed at Narita. Shuttle from airport to hotel. Checkin. Uber to Narita. Overwhelmed by the beauty and grandeur of Shinsho-ji Temple. The reaction was this. The first drawing I ever made in Japan.

Acquired by a brilliant young woman whose delightful family I met on the Adriatic Sea.