Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of His Birth: Tsuda Seifū, the Painter Who Defied the Times, and His Journey Through Meiji, Taisho, and Showa Eras Publisher: Geisōdō Published: February 21, 2020, First Edition Format: B5 softcover, 216 pages (text) Price: 2,970 yen (tax included) Born in Kyoto in 1880, Tsuda Seifū began his career as a painter by starting to create designs to make a living. While energetically working on designs, Seifū led a fulfilling life, including studying Japanese painting under Taniguchi Kakyō. However, he was soon drafted to serve in the Russo-Japanese War at 203 Meter Hill, a site of fierce fighting. Tsuda Seifū, who always defied the times and wielded his brush freely and boldly, was tossed about by a world in turmoil, including the war, the Great Kanto Earthquake, and social movements. This book is the first to comprehensively examine his artistic career, which spanned his lifetime and included a diverse range of works, from designs and Japanese paintings to Western paintings and calligraphy. Furthermore, by introducing his interactions with his friend Asano Koka, his older brother Issōtei, Natsume Sōseki, with whom he had a deep relationship and designed many book covers, and Kawakami Hajime, who stood with him against society, through postcards, letters, and works, the book also introduces Seifū's wide range of friendships. Featuring over 200 works and approximately 50 pieces of related materials. With a detailed chronology, an extensive bibliography, and brief biographies of related artists, this book approaches his life from a multifaceted perspective. *The book has a cover, but there are overall scuffs and scratches (please refer to the attached images). The inside pages are clean. #TsudaSeifu #CollectionOfWorks #Art #FineArt