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Reclining Nude

Title	Reclining Nude
Artist	梅原龍三郎　UMEHARA Ryuzaburo
Date	1908
Medium	oil on canvas
Dimensions	60.5×72.5
Classification	Paintings
Accession Number	JO199800001000
Summary	Umehara arrived in Paris during the summer of 1908 and this work was created that year. After his return from Europe, this work was exhibited at the Umehara Ryuzaburo Oil Painting Exhibition held at the Venus Club in Kanda in 1913. Upon his arrival in Europe Umehara immediately set out on a tour of the art centers of Paris, from the Musée du Luxembourg to the Salon d'Automne, and the galleries on the city's streets and he saw the works of a great many modern painters. This is one of the works he painted early in his stay in Paris while working in Takamura Kotaro's studio, along with his Paris under Snow. Umehara said "I remember that this bluish, pearl-like color had to do with the lighting in the studio. " The right arm is drawn behind her head while the left arm is laid on the sofa arm. The body of this nude woman glows a bluish white color amidst the dark surrounding space. The brushstrokes used on the woman's form are detailed and move freely across the surface. This is one work that Takamura praised highly.

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Native place	Kyoto, JPN
Birth	1888
Dead place	Tokyo, JPN
Died	1986
Biography	Born the son of a kimono dyecraftsman in Kyoto. Originally known as Ryozaburo. Familiar with traditional designs and colors from a young age. In 1903 was trained by Asai Chu at the Shogoin Western-style Painting School (the Kansai Bijutsu-in after 1906). In 1908 went to France where he was deeply affected by Renoir's works. Began studying under Renoir 1909. Traveled to Italy where he encountered a great deal of ancient art and western European art. In 1913 returned to Japan where he held a one-man show sponsored by the Shirakaba group. The following year he participated in the establishment of the Nika-kai, and in 1918 left the group. Returned to France in 1920 on the occasion of Renoir's death, and also visited Naples on that trip. He also experienced a period of stagnation in his work due to problems with the climate and his expression. In 1922 he participated as a member in the founding of the Shunyo-kai, and left the group in 1925 when he was invited to join the Kokuga-sosaku-kyokai. Became the central figure in that group. Established his own personal style characterized by a rich sense of color and powerful brush strokes, and received the Oder of Cultural Merit in 1952.

Reclining Nude

UMEHARA Ryuzaburo