Nakagawa, Hachiro (1877 - 1922), "Temple in the Rain"

Catalog ID | A0481 |
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Artist | Hachiro Nakagawa |
Title | Temple in the Rain |
Medium | Watercolor on paper |
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Date | 1905 |
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Size | 17 -1/2 x 26 " |
Condition | Fine. |
Notes: Signed and dated in ink in the lower right: "N. Nakagawa. 1905".
Born in Ehime-ken; Nakagawa lived in Tokyo. A pupil of Matsubara Sangoro and Koyama Shotaro, Nakagawa traveled to Europe in 1899 to study. Known for his Western-style paintings, in 1902 he founded the Taikeiyo Gankai and returned to Europe again in 1903. He also traveled to America during his career to study and continue painting.
A frequent exhibitor and prize winner at the Bunten. Specialized in painting landscapes in a romantic academic manner with some impressionist touches.
His works reside in numerous museum collections.