Kyujin Yamamoto

Background

Kyujin Yamamoto was born on April 15, 1900 in Tokyo, Japan.

Education

After graduating from Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts (1924) became a pupil of Eikyu Matsuoka and then joined Nitten (Japan Art Institute).

Career

Kyujin Yamamoto and Kenji Yoshioka founded Sozo Bijutsuin (Creative Art Institute) (1948). He was awarded Minister of Education's prize (1950). His masterpiece is titled Sojo-no Aki (Autumn Grass). Belongs to the new school of Japanese painters.

Works

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  • Rural Scene in Full Bloom

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  • Ophelia

    1926

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  • view of the ocean

  • Spring Evening with a Full Moon

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  • Mild Breeze of the Sea