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'Reflections of Windows' lithograph by Kaii HIGASHIYAMA
Item ID 89-14061702
Title Reflections of Windows
Category woodcut
Theme swan, lake
Year 1989
Image size 32.2*45.7cm
Remark ed200

Among contemporary Japanese painters, there is none so highly regarded as Kaii HIGASHIYAMA. His works are tremendously popular in Japan, and each one of them is permeated with the modesty and warmth that radiate from this artist's personality and impress all who meet him. HIGASHIYAMA's inspiration and steady strength derive from his deep admiration and respect for nature.

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Kaii HIGASHIYAMA Biography


1908 - Japanese painter Kaii HIGASHIYAMA was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. His true name is Shinkichi.
1911 - Moved to Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.
1926 - Entered the Department of Japanese-style painting of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of Arts).
1931 - Graduated from the Department of Japanese-style painting of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts (now Tokyo University of Arts). Became a pupil of Somei Yuki, and started using his Gago (pseudonym) 'Kaii'.
1933 - Completed the graduate course of the Tokyo School of Fine Arts. Went to Europe.
1934 - Entered Berlin University as the first Japan and Germany Exchange Student.
1947 - Won the Special Award at the 3rd Nitten Exhibition, and his work "Afterglow" was purchased by the Japanese government.
1950 - Exhibited his work "Road" at the 6th Nitten Exhibition.
1956 - Awarded the 12th Japan Art Academy Prize, and his work "Twilight" was purchased by the Japanese government.
1960 - Completed "Sun, Moon, and The Four Seasons", a painting on the wall of the Crown Prince's Palace.
1965 - Appointed to the member of The Japan Art Academy. Took office as the Director of the Nitten.
1968 - Completed "Dawn Tide", a painting on the wall of the new Imperial Palace.
1969 - Awarded the Mainichi Arts Prize. Given the Order of Culture, and designated a Person of Cultural Merit.
1975 - Completed "Mountain Clouds" and "Sound of Waves", paintings on the wall of Toshodai-ji temple.
1976 - Given the Grand Cross First Class of the Order of Merit by Federal Republic of Germany.
1980 - Completed "Huangshan Mountains in Morning Mist", "Yang Province in Balmy Breeze" and "Moonlit Night in Guilin", paintings on the wall of Toshodai-ji temple.
1984 - Appointed to the Councilor of the Nitten.
1985 - Given the "Pour le Mérite" by Federal Republic of Germany.
1999 - Kaii HIGASHIYAMA passed away at the age of 90. Given the First Class Order of the Sacred Treasure.

 


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