Mitsutani Kunishiro

Place: Okayama Prefecture

Born: 1874

Death: 1936

Biography:

Mitsutani Kunishiro was a Japanese painter in the yōga style, born on November 10, 1874, in Okayama Prefecture, Japan. His uncle, Hori Wada, was a businessman who also created some of the first Western-style paintings in Okayama. During his primary education, he displayed an early aptitude for art and was discovered by Yoshitomi Asajirō, a well-known artist who was serving as a substitute teacher.

Early Career and Training

After graduating, in 1891, he went to Tokyo and began studies with Koyama Shōtarō at his private school; Fudō-sha. In 1900, he went to Europe to exhibit at the Exposition Universelle, won an award, and stayed there through 1901; taking a few lessons from Jean-Paul Laurens. Upon his return, he and some like-minded artists created Pacific Art, an association devoted to Western-style painting.

Notable Works and Exhibitions

In 1907, he served as a jury member at the first exhibition held by the Ministry of Culture. Later that same year, he was awarded first prize at the Economic Development Fair sponsored by Tokyo Prefecture. He returned to Europe in 1911 for further studies, with financial assistance from Magosaburō Ōhara, and lived there until the outbreak of World War I in 1914. Some of his notable works can be found at the Ohara Museum of Art in Japan, which features a collection of Western-style paintings.

Awards and Recognition

He was named a member of the Japan Art Academy in 1925. Over the next few years, he visited China four times. During this time, his works became more decorative in nature. He was also closely involved with the Meiji Memorial Picture Gallery, which showcases a collection of paintings depicting scenes from the Meiji Emperor's life and times. Key Points:

• Mitsutani Kunishiro was born on November 10, 1874, in Okayama Prefecture, Japan.
• He was a Japanese painter in the yōga style, known for his Western-style paintings.
• He studied with Koyama Shōtarō and Jean-Paul Laurens.
• He was awarded first prize at the Economic Development Fair sponsored by Tokyo Prefecture in 1907.
• He was named a member of the Japan Art Academy in 1925.

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