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KOJIMA ZENZABURO ( 1893 - 1962 )
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oil on canvas framed c.1936
signed
titled on the reverse
accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Gallery Kojima
KOJIMA ZENZABURO was a painter who brought a distinctive sensibility to Japanese Western-style art. During his time in France, he absorbed elements of Fauvism and classical oil painting, and upon returning to Japan he established a unique approach grounded in the idea of creating "oil painting by a Japanese hand." His landscapes balance flat compositional structures with a sense of depth, employing rich and decorative color harmonies. His still lifes and flower compositions also demonstrate refined structural clarity and a calm, measured tone. By synthesizing influences from abroad with traditional Japanese aesthetics, he expanded the expressive range of oil painting in Japan.
45.5×52.9cm
(17 ⅞ × 20 ⅞ in.)
2026/04/25
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