Tamiji Kitagawa - Kitagawa Tamiji

Western-style painter. Born in Shizuoka Prefecture. In 1913 (Taisho 2), he dropped out of Waseda University and traveled to New York to study at the Art Students League. In 1923, he moved to Mexico and graduated from the San Carlos Art School. He participated in the post-revolution art movement and became friends with Siqueiros, Rivera, and Orozco. He returned to Japan in 1936 (Showa 11), and the following year exhibited "Festivities in Taxco" and other works at the Nikaten Exhibition, becoming a member. After World War II, he helped found the Creative Art Education Association. He exhibited "Nursing" at the 6th Contemporary Japanese Art Exhibition, where he received an award for excellence. His style is strong and clear, and he has produced many prints. His books include "Children Drawing Pictures."

[Tadao Ogura]

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洋画家。静岡県生まれ。1913年（大正2）早稲田(わせだ)大学を中退してニューヨークに渡り、アート・スチューデンツ・リーグに学ぶ。23年メキシコに移り、サンカルロス美術学校を卒業。革命後の美術運動に参加してシケイロス、リベラ、オロスコと交友する。36年（昭和11）帰国し、翌年二科展に『タスコの祭日』ほかを出品して会員となる。第二次世界大戦後は、創造美育協会の創立に参加。第6回現代日本美術展に『哺育(ほいく)』を出品して優秀賞を受ける。力強く明快な具象作風を示し、版画作品も多い。著書『絵をかく子どもたち』ほか。

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