UMEHARA Ryuzaburo

Native placeKyoto, JPN
Birth1888
Dead placeTokyo, JPN
Died1986

Biography

He was born into a family of kimono-dyeing merchants in Kyoto. His real name was Ryozaburo. From an early age, he was familiar with traditional designs and vibrant colors. In 1903, he studied under Asai Chu at the Shogoin Western-style Painting School (the Kansai Bijutsu-in after 1906). In 1908, he went to France, where he was deeply impressed by Renoir’s works. He began studying under Renoir in 1909. He learned much from Western art, including ancient art that he encountered during a trip to Italy. In 1913, he returned to Japan and held a solo exhibition organized by the Shirakaba Society. The following year, he participated in the founding of the Nika-kai, but left the group in 1918. When he returned to France in 1920 following Renoir’s death, he also traveled as far as Naples. During this period, he experienced a creative stagnation due to issues concerning the climate and artistic expression. In the spring of 1922, he participated as a member in the founding of the Shunyo-kai, but left the group in 1925. He was then invited to join the Kokuga Sosaku Kyokai, where he became a central figure. He established his own personal style characterized by a rich sense of color and powerful brushwork, and received the Order of Culture in 1952.

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