学生作品ガイド
5 parts 1 The artwork2 In context3 About this artwork4 Artist and museum5 Look closely
著作権 この作品はパブリックドメインです。Viscount Kuroda Seikiは1924に没し、著作権は没後70年まで保護されるため、1994に終了しました。
In context
Nude — Viscount Kuroda Seiki
The original measures 43 × 80 cm (height × width), drawn here beside an adult of average height.
Shaded: Viscount Kuroda Seikiの生涯 (1866–1924)
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この作品について
Nude — Viscount Kuroda Seiki
Born in Kagoshima he traveled to Paris at the age of eighteen to study law, but encouraged by those around him, he made up his mind to study Western painting instead. His first teacher, Raphäel Collin, was an influential artist who painted in the academic style and he was able to provide Seiki with a comprehensive education in Western art. After returning to Japan, Seiki formed the Hakuba-kai (White Horse Society) while becoming a central figure in teaching at the Western Painting Department at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and a powerful force in the art world. He met MORI Ogai when they were both judges at the Bunten (Ministry of Education Art Exhibition) and the two became friends in both official and private life.The work shown here depicts the rear view of the entire body of a woman model posing in the studio. The model is backlit by the sun shining through the window and the artist captures all the subtle variations in the light beautifully. Painted shortly after Seiki began working in oils, this study offers us a valuable opportunity to see the process of his development. In the bottom right-hand corner he is written ‘a mon ami, Foudjishima, Souvenir cordi, Séïki Kouroda’ (To my friend Fujishima, with warm memories, Seiki Kuroda), from which we can presume that it was given as a present to his fellow artist, FUJISHIMA Takeji.
アーティストと美術館
Nude — Viscount Kuroda Seiki
Born in None, Japan
Born Kuroda Shintarō in 1866, amidst the transformative currents of Japan’s Meiji era, Viscount Kuroda Seiki emerged as a pivotal figure in the nation's artistic evolution. His journey from samurai lineage to becoming celebrated as “the father of Western-style painting” in Japan is a compelling narrative of cultural exchange and artistic innovation. Adopted by his uncle, Kuroda Kiyotsuna, a high-ranking official in the imperial government, young Seiki was immersed in an environment that valued modernization and engagement with the wider world. This upbringing instilled in him not only a sense of duty but also a curiosity that would lead him far beyond the shores of Japan. Initially preparing for university studies with a focus on English, Kuroda’s path took an unexpected turn under the influence of Yamamoto Hosui, igniting within him a passion for painting and setting the stage for his artistic destiny.
Kuroda's pursuit of artistic mastery led him to Paris in 1884, where he initially studied law but soon gravitated towards the vibrant art scene.
On show in Masuda, Japan
Nestled within the tranquil landscapes of Japan’s Shimane Prefecture, the Iwami Art Museum serves as a profound sanctuary for those seeking the quiet pulse of Japanese aesthetic tradition. Established in 2005, the museum is not merely a building but a vital component of the Grand Toit arts complex, an architectural marvel whose sweeping, sloping roofs draw inspiration from French vernacular design. This intentional fusion of European structural elegance and Japanese cultural essence creates a breathtaking setting where visitors are immediately transported into a space of contemplative beauty. The museum stands as a cornerstone of the Shimane Arts Centre, acting as a bridge between the physical landscape of Masuda and the ethereal realms captured within its collection.
The heart of the museum beats most strongly through its masterful dedication to monochrome ink wash painting, or
sumi-e
. To walk through its galleries is to engage in a silent dialogue with Zen Buddhist principles, particularly through the celebrated works of Unkoku Togan. His brushwork, characterized by subtle tonal variations and a rhythmic precision, captures the very breath of nature, inviting collectors and enthusiasts alike to find stillness within the ink.
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Look closely
Nude — Viscount Kuroda Seiki
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