40. Fujii Tatsukichi (1881-1964) modern Two rocksSigned: Seals: Tatsu Technique: sumi on paper 22 x 30 Mounting: blue brown cloth ceramic rollers, 113 x 43,5 Condition: fine Tatsukichi, born in Hekinan (Aichi prefecture), was a multi-talented crafts artist of the Taishō and Shōwa periods. He was one of the most important reformers of the traditional arts in Japan and a pioneer of the modern craft world. His creativity touched nearly every area: embroidery, lacquer, pottery, papermaking, woodblock carving and printing, dyeing – his influence was enormous. The museum of contemporary art in Tatsukichi’s birth place, Hekinan, is named after him. Reference: Merritt ‘92 p. 18 Price: EUR 750 / USD 817 | |