“Tsuna” - 加山又造/Matazo Kayama - Japan

Matazo Kayama
Original Woodblock Print “Tsuna”
Limited Edition of 200, No.114

Artist Biography: Matazo Kayama

Matazo Kayama was one of the leading Japanese-style painters of the late 20th century.

While based on traditional Nihonga techniques, he developed a highly refined style that combined decorative composition, elegant line work, and a modern artistic sensibility.
His subjects include animals, female figures, snowy landscapes, the moon, Mt. Fuji, and women in kimono.

Kayama is known for reinterpreting the aesthetics of classical Japanese painting, including Rimpa and Yamato-e, in a modern form.
He was designated a Person of Cultural Merit in 1997 and received the Order of Culture in 2003, making him one of the most important figures in modern Japanese art.

This work, “Tsuna,” reflects Kayama’s refined elegance and graceful depiction of the female figure.
The soft colors, beautiful use of empty space, and delicate net-like kimono pattern give the print a quiet, sophisticated presence.

An original woodblock print by Matazo Kayama, titled “Tsuna.”

The work depicts an elegant female figure in profile against a calm grey background.
The delicate expression of the face, the blue net-like pattern of the kimono, and the red accents create a refined and graceful composition.

Although this is a woodblock print, it has the quiet atmosphere and elegance of Japanese painting.
The balance of line, color, and empty space gives the work a sophisticated presence typical of Kayama’s style.

The accompanying certificate states:

Matazo Kayama, “Tsuna” – Original Woodblock Print
Limited edition of 200, No.114
Carver: Morimitsu Niimi
Printer: Toku Hamano
Produced by Adachi Hanga Institute
Published by Nikkei Culture

Size

Image size: 33.5 cm × 48 cm
Frame size: 54 cm × 68 cm
Condition

There are minor age-related signs such as toning, stains, and marks.
The certificate has stains, marks, and damage.
Please check the photos carefully.