Description Ryushi Kawabata (June 6, 1885 - April 10, 1966) was a Japanese painter and one of the leading artists of the Showa era. His real name was Takashi Kawabata. He was born in Tokyo Prefecture (present-day Tokyo) and is known for his painting style that blends traditional Japanese art with modern sensibilities. Main Career and Achievements Early Life and Youth Ryushi Kawabata showed an interest in art from an early age and blossomed with artistic talent. He studied Western painting, but later switched to Japanese painting. Creation and Innovation While inheriting the techniques of traditional Japanese painting, Ryushi Kawabata incorporated bold and dynamic compositions and expressions. He was particularly skilled at depicting landscapes and nature, and his dynamic expression is a characteristic feature. Establishment of the Seiryu-sha In 1928, he established the Japanese painting group "Seiryu-sha" to freely develop his artistic activities. This group functioned as a place to create new works that were not bound by the framework of traditional Japanese painting. Awards and Honors He was highly acclaimed in many public exhibitions and received numerous awards. In 1959, he was awarded the Order of Culture, recognizing his contribution to Japanese culture. Later Years He continued to actively create works in his later years and contributed to the development of Japanese painting. His works are still exhibited in many museums and galleries. Mounting Dimensions (including jikusaki) ★ Approximately 70 x 191 Paper Dimensions ★ Approximately 50 x 111 ・There are fine stains and yellowing. ・Please note that there may be slight differences in color between the images shown and the actual product. ・If you hang paintings, etc., on the wall after purchasing them, please check the strength of the strings and metal fittings carefully before hanging them. We also recommend that you check regularly to make sure the strength has not deteriorated. ・Please take a good look at the images and understand that this is a used item before purchasing. ※Regarding works with the specific artist's name in the product title of art objects. [Genuine] Works that can be guaranteed to be genuine. If it is determined to be a forgery by a public appraisal institution within 90 days from the date of purchase, we will refund the purchase price after you return the work. The appraisal fee and other expenses will be borne by the purchaser. [Copy] All works that are suspected of not being genuine, even slightly, are labeled as copies. Please confirm the above before purchasing.