Biography
Fujimaki Yoshio was a prodigiously talented sosaku-hanga printmaker who focused on depicting the Shitamachi district of Tokyo during the 1930s. He is best known for his remarkable hakubyo scroll print of the Sumida River area. Tragically, he disappeared on September 2, 1935 at the age of twenty-four after visiting fellow printmaker Ono Tadashige, and was never seen again. A 1978 exhibition renewed interest in his brief but extraordinary body of work.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1911–1935
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fujimaki Yoshio known for?
Fujimaki Yoshio was a prodigiously talented sosaku-hanga printmaker who focused on depicting the Shitamachi district of Tokyo during the 1930s. He is best known for his remarkable hakubyo scroll print of the Sumida River area. Tragically, he disappeared on September 2, 1935 at the age of twenty-four after visiting fellow printmaker Ono Tadashige, and was never seen again. A 1978 exhibition renewed interest in his brief but extraordinary body of work.
When was Fujimaki Yoshio active?
Fujimaki Yoshio was active from 1911 to 1935. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Fujimaki Yoshio?
Fujimaki Yoshio's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Fujimaki Yoshio's original prints?
Original prints by Fujimaki Yoshio can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, manual-research.
