Kubo Sakujiro

Title

Ōkubo Sakujiro (Master of Oil Painting) Fine Work F12 "Suburbs of Beauvais, France" Created in 1926

Description

A fine work by the master of oil painting, Ōkubo Sakujiro (Member of the Japan Art Academy), F12 "Suburbs of Beauvais, France" created in 1926, with original frame.

The frame dimensions are 72x62x5 cm.

This work is an Impressionist-style oil painting created by Ōkubo Sakujiro in the suburbs of Beauvais, northern France, in 1926, a year before returning to Japan after his European sojourn from 1923.

Biography of Ōkubo Sakujiro:

Born in 1890 in Osaka.

Studied at the Kansai Art Academy, graduated from the Western Painting Department of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts, and entered the research department.

In 1916 (Taisho 5), received a special award at the 10th Bunten for "Shade of the Garden," and gained fame with consecutive special awards at the 11th Bunten for "March Day" and the 12th Bunten for "Thorn."

From 1923 (Taisho 12) to 1927 (Showa 2), traveled to Europe and, upon returning, served as a judge for the Teiten and Shinbunten, while also participating in the founding of the Kaijusha in 1924 (Taisho 13) and the Sogenkai in 1941 (Showa 16).

After the war, he was invited to participate in the Nitten, serving from commissioner to judge, and held positions as director and advisor of the Nitten Incorporated Association. In 1960 (Showa 35), he received the Japan Art Academy Prize, and in 1963 (Showa 38), became a member of the Japan Art Academy.

He consistently depicted portraits in bright outdoor light and gentle landscapes in the Impressionist style.

Passed away in 1973.
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