Biography
Oda Kazuma was Japan's premier lithographer and a founding member of the Nihon Sosaku Hanga Kyokai in 1918. Born in Tokyo, he studied Western-style painting under Kawamura Kiyoo and learned lithography through his brother's print shop in Osaka. Influenced by French printmakers such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard, his prints emphasized movement and flow. He was also a noted ukiyo-e scholar who published several academic works on the genre.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1882–1956
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 113
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oda Kazuma known for?
Oda Kazuma was Japan's premier lithographer and a founding member of the Nihon Sosaku Hanga Kyokai in 1918. Born in Tokyo, he studied Western-style painting under Kawamura Kiyoo and learned lithography through his brother's print shop in Osaka. Influenced by French printmakers such as Toulouse-Lautrec and Bonnard, his prints emphasized movement and flow. He was also a noted ukiyo-e scholar who published several academic works on the genre.
When was Oda Kazuma active?
Oda Kazuma was active from 1882 to 1956. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Oda Kazuma?
Oda Kazuma's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Oda Kazuma's original prints?
Original prints by Oda Kazuma can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Art of Japan, Japanese Art Open Database, British Museum.
Woodblock Prints by Oda Kazuma (113)
Willows in Snow, Shinobazu
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Hibiya Park in Tokyo
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Ohmi Gallery
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Mihonoseki, Izumo
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Woman at bath
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#1 Girl Selling Dolls (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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View of Yagishima 7/200
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Distant view of Tenjin Bridge, from
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View of Yotsuhashi in rain, from
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Togeki
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Nihonbashi Fukin
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View of Yagishima 19/100
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Sumiyoshi in Snow
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Tsumura Betsuin
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Gotanro - A suburban elevated train station 19/20
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#1 Distant View of Shinjuku Mitsukoshi from Hoteiya 12/20
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#2Shinbashi at Night (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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#3Bar Sourire (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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#4 Sukiya Bridge at Night (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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#5 Strollers (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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#6Ginza - Late Night (To be Sold as a Complete Set of 6)
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Musahino Movie House (11/20)
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Inland Sea
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City Life 44/100
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Daison Hoki in the Distance
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Ginza by Night
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Hara Shobō
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Wadakura Gate, from
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Kofunecho-gashi, from
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