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Discover Matsutani Shojun (Yamamoto Shōun), a Japanese print designer famed for beautiful women & humorous shikishiban prints. Explore his Meiji-Shōwa legacy bridging ukiyo-e and shin-hanga.

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Collectible Description

This Japanese album of xylographic prints was made in 1907 by Yamamoto Shoūn (1870–1965). Each of the 23 prints features a woman partaking in different activities, including normal, everyday activities and ones that are more special in nature. The women are sometimes accompanied by children. The prints combine traditional Japanese and more modern elements: the result of the country

Artist Biography

early life and training

matsutani shōun, also known as yamamoto shōun, was a renowned japanese print designer, painter, and illustrator born on december 30, 1870, in kōchi, japan. he was given the name mosaburō, and his family were retainers of the shōgun. as a teenager, matsutani shōun studied kanō-school painting with yanagimoto doso and kawada shoryu. at about age 17, he moved to tokyo, where he continued his artistic training under the guidance of taki katei, specializing in nanga painting.

career highlights

* at 20 years of age, matsutani shōun was employed as an illustrator for fugoku gaho, a pictorial magazine focusing on the sights in and around tokyo. * in his latter career, matsutani shōun primarily produced paintings, showcasing his versatility as an artist. * he died in 1965 at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy in japanese art.

notable works and contributions

* matsutani shōun is best known for his woodblock prints of beautiful women and humorous shikishiban (prints about 7 by 8 inches). * his career spans the meiji, taishō, and shōwa periods, making him a bridge between ukiyo-e and shin-hanga. * matsutani shōun signed most of his works with a small compact signature reading shōun.

legacy and availability of his works

* until 2003, collectors mainly knew matsutani shōun through his series "fashions of today – ima sugata." * the art collector and dealer robert o. muller's collection, which included thousands of shin-hanga prints, was bequeathed to the smithsonian’s arthur m. sackler gallery in 2003. * a representative part of muller's collection is available at [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@@/a@d3ar2v](the museum of fine arts (gifu, japan) and its collection), offering a glimpse into matsutani shōun's lesser-known works.
  • view matsutani shōun's artworks at [https://OriginalUniqueArt.com/@/matsutani-shoun](matsutani shōun | 9 artworks)
  • explore the collection at /en/art/show/art-d3bekd-en/ art museum (japan) - a hidden gem for art enthusiasts)
  • learn more about japanese art and culture at [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/yamamoto_sh%c5%8dun](yamamoto shōun - wikipedia)
discover the rich artistic heritage of japan through matsutani shōun's works, a testament to his enduring legacy in japanese art.
matsutani shōun

matsutani shōun

1870 - 1965 , Japan

Quick Facts

  • Artistic Movement Or Style: Shin-hanga
  • Artists Or Movements Influenced By This Artist: ['Ukiyo-e']
  • Artists Who Influenced This Artist:
    • Yanagimoto Doso
    • Kawada Shoryu
  • Date Of Birth: December 30, 1870
  • Date Of Death: 1965
  • Full Name: Matsutani Shojun (Yamamoto Shōun)
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Notable Artworks:
    • Fashions of Today – Ima Sugata
    • A Picture Album of Children
  • Place Of Birth: Kochi, Japan
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