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Pencil signature; published by the Cleveland Print Club; with attached Kantei, indicating certification by the Munakata Committee in Tokyo
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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Pencil signature; published by the Cleveland Print Club; with attached Kantei, indicating certification by the Munakata Committee in Tokyo
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Pencil signature; published by the Cleveland Print Club; with attached Kantei, indicating certification by the Munakata Committee in Tokyo