Elegy for a New Conscript (Sentinel)

Artist	HAMADA, Chimei　浜田知明　1917-2018
Title	Elegy for a New Conscript (Sentinel)
Date	1954
Material/ Technique	etching, aquatint
Size (cm)	23.8×16.2 (image)

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HAMADA, Chimei

	1917-2018
Biography	Copperplate print artist. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Studied painting under Shisei Tomita at Mifune Junior High School, Kumamoto. In 1934, entered Tokyo University of the Arts, during which time he acquired copperplate printing techniques. In 1939, upon graduation, he joined the military, and a year later, was sent to mainland China. From 1951, began to exhibit the “Elegy for a New Conscript” series, which was based on his military experience. After he ceased to produce works on the theme of war, he began to exhibit printworks sprinkled with irony and humor, derived from his deep insight into society and humanity. From 1983, he also began to create sculptures. He gained international recognition through holding solo exhibitions such as in the Albertina Museum, Vienna (1979) and the British Museum (1993).

1917-2018

Biography

Copperplate print artist. Born in Kumamoto Prefecture. Studied painting under Shisei Tomita at Mifune Junior High School, Kumamoto. In 1934, entered Tokyo University of the Arts, during which time he acquired copperplate printing techniques. In 1939, upon graduation, he joined the military, and a year later, was sent to mainland China. From 1951, began to exhibit the “Elegy for a New Conscript” series, which was based on his military experience. After he ceased to produce works on the theme of war, he began to exhibit printworks sprinkled with irony and humor, derived from his deep insight into society and humanity. From 1983, he also began to create sculptures. He gained international recognition through holding solo exhibitions such as in the Albertina Museum, Vienna (1979) and the British Museum (1993).

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Elegy for a New Conscript (Sentinel)