Bidspirit auction | Susumu Yamaguchi, Japanese (1897-1983), RARE

Susumu Yamaguchi, Japanese (1897-1983), RARE Azusa River Landscape Nagano Japan, 1920s, oil on canvas, 18” H X 23 1/2” W (sight); 27” H X 32 1/2” W (frame) - Susumu Yamaguchi Japanese (1897-1983) RARE Azusa River Landscape Nagano Japan, 1920s oil on canvas signed verso. In carved period frame. Yamaguchi Susumu (1897–1983), the Artist Artistic Style: A leading figure in the sosaku-hanga movement, he created self-carved and self-printed woodblock prints known for their bold colors, expressive designs, and vibrant use of water during the printing process. Subjects: His work frequently featured the mountains of the Nagano region where he was born. Career: He initially studied Western-style painting before dedicating himself to printmaking after his work was well-received at a 1934 Paris exhibition. 18” H X 23 1/2” W (sight); 27” H X 32 1/2” W (frame)