Tamura Kazuo (1904-97) was a painter who was familiar with the mountains of Shinshu and loved the Japanese land.
After turning 20, he visited the Tateshina Plateau and was captivated by its magnificent scenery. Since then, he has made Japanese plateau landscapes his main subject throughout his life. In particular, Tamura visits Shinshu almost every year, and has produced many works that use the landscapes of Shinshu as their subject. These plateau landscapes are a reflection of the harshness of nature and the warmth of the earth that Tamura felt with his own skin.
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This exhibition will feature 16 pieces selected from the museum's collection, mainly from the exhibition, divided into four periods, and will introduce the characteristics of each artist's style and the background to their creation.
The exhibition features works from his 30s until after he moved to Europe, works from his 60s, works from his 70s until around the age of 80 when he produced his masterpieces, and works from his mid-80s onwards, in his final years. Please enjoy the landscapes of various parts of Japan depicted through the eyes of Kazuo Tamura.