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KOJIMA ZENZABURO ( 1893 - 1962 )
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oil on canvas framed 1947
signed
titled, signed and inscribed with "Made at the age of 54." on the reverse
accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by Kojima Toshio
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.
21.0×27.0cm
(8 ¼ × 10 ⅝ in.)
2026/10/21
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