Fish, Flower and Female Buddha

Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975

Fish, Flower and Female Buddha
  • Artist : Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975
  • Date : 1957
  • Medium : woodblock
  • Item# : 930218
  • Condition : No condition problems to note
  • Dimensions : 12 3/8 x 8 3/8 inches
  • Comments : Pencil signature; published by the Cleveland Print Club; with attached Kantei, indicating certification by the Munakata Committee in Tokyo
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About The Artist

Munakata, Shiko, 1903-1975

Born in Aomori prefecture. Began self-study of oil painting and in 1920 organized Seikokai (Blue Light Group) to hold exhibitions twice a year. First went to Tokyo in 1924. Inspired to make moku-hanga by seeing a Kawakami Sumio print in 1926. Studied briefly with Hiratsuka Un'ichi in 1928. Exhibited prints with Kokugakai from 1930; member 1932-1953. Member of Nihon Hanga Kyokai 1932-1938. Exhibited early paintings at Hakujitsukai, Bunten, and Teiten. Met Yanagi Soetsu in 1936; from that .....

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