FRANK WILLIAM BRANGWYN

• FRANK WILLIAM BRANGWYN Brangwyn was a British artist known for his work as a painter, printmaker, draftsman, and designer, and he was also knighted for his contributions. His body of work is extensive, spanning oil paintings, prints, illustrations, murals, furniture, ceramics, and glassware. Praised for his versatile style, his works are noted for their vibrant emotions in intricate details and at times, for their fluid and magnificent characteristics. Brangwyn made significant contributions to British art and was highly esteemed during his time. He had a close relationship with Matsukata Kojiro, the first president of Kawasaki Shipyard (now Kawasaki Heavy Industries), and assisted him in acquiring the valuable "Matsukata Collection." Today, works from the Matsukata Collection are housed in the Tokyo National Museum and the National Museum of Western Art.