Scarce Original Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita Japanese Woodblock Print Girl
Up for sale a gorgeous print by well known Japanese artist L. Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita. After studying Western style painting in Japan, painter and printmaker Leonard Tsuguharu Foujita moved to Paris in his mid-twenties. His work was an instant success, and he became friends with the top modern artists in France at the time, including Picasso, Matisse, and Modigliani. A colorful, larger than life figure, Foujita is considered one of the most important Japanese artists of the 20th century. After returning to Japan in the 1930s, he designed a small number of woodblock portraits. Following WWII, he moved to France permanently, becoming a French citizen. His portraits of beautiful women combine elements of Japanese and Western painting, with delicate curving line work characteristic of traditional Japanese ink paintings. Prints by Foujita are rarely seen on the market and are a great choice for a collector interested in modern Japanese art. In Japan, Foujita’s works can be found in the. Museum of Contemporary Art. In Tokyo, with more than 100 in the. Hirano Masakichi Art Museum. His works are also part of major French collections, such as those of the. Musée d’art moderne de la Ville de Paris. And Paris’ Fonds d’art contemporain. Further works can also be found at the. Musée d’art moderne et contemporain of Strasbourg. And the Musée de. Print is in great vintage condition. This print is not available online! I always try to be as accurate as possible in my listings regarding item description and item condition, however, I do realize oversights may occur. If there is any after sales problems, contact me first.