Zenzaburo Kojima
Written By clifford elgin
Just starting to learn about Kojima Xenzaburo. He is known for combining western art with traditional japanese methods.
I am drawn to his work mostly where he is attempting to articulate complex landscapes.
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Garden in Snow - 1932
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Route to Japan Alps - 1951
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Lake Ashi - 1940
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Early Spring - 1949
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Rose - 1953
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Beach Umbrellas - 1932
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Morning Fields - 1933
I found some watercolors associated with a recent gallery show of his work. To me, these are often similar to a stenographers short hand. I really appreciate his mark making. It feels like a language to me.
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Figure study - 1933
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Kokubunji Landscape - 1939
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Nakajima Park in Autumn - n.d.
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Seascape of Futomi - n.d.
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beach study - n.d.
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The Rose - 1961
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Lake Ashi in Autumn - n.d.
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Inubousaki - 1961
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Atami - n.d.
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Mt. Izu - 1962
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Kokubunji - n.d.
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Suginami Landscape ca. 1951
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