Narashige Koide

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Born: 1887

Death: 1931

Biography:

Early Life and Education

, a Japanese painter and illustrator, was born on October 13, 1887, in what is now the Shinsaibashi area of Chūō-ku Osaka. From a young age, Koide showed an interest in art, which led him to study Nihonga in elementary and middle school. In 1907, he applied to the western arts department of Tokyo School of Fine Art but was accepted into the Nihonga department instead.

Career and Notable Works

After graduating in 1914, Koide continued to paint and entered a yōga-style portrait group titled N-Family into the 1919 6th Nikakai (Second Division Society) Exhibition, where he won the Chōgyū Prize. This painting is now recognized by the Agency of Cultural Affairs of the Japanese government as an Important Cultural Properties of Japan. * Boy with a Lamp, 1923, can be found at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan * Nude with white cloth, 1929, is also part of the collection at the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan * Nude on a bed, 1930, is showcased at the Ohara Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan

Legacy and Influence

Koide's work in pioneering the Hanshinkan Modernism trend in yōga (Western-style) portraiture and nude painting has left a lasting impact on Japanese art. His experimentation with various media, including painting on glass, and his establishment of an atelier in Osaka in 1924, demonstrate his innovative spirit.

• View more works by Narashige Koide at https://Wikioo.org/@/Narashige-Koide
• Explore the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan's collection at https://Wikioo.org/Art.nsf/O/A@D3CRAT
• Learn more about Japanese art and the Nihonga movement on Wikipedia: Narashige Koide

Important Dates

* October 13, 1887: Born in Osaka, Japan * 1914: Graduated from Tokyo School of Fine Art * 1919: Won the Chōgyū Prize for N-Family * February 13, 1931: Passed away in Ashiya, Hyōgo Noted Works and Legacy Koide's legacy continues to inspire artists and art enthusiasts alike. His contributions to Japanese modern art are undeniable, and his work can be found in various museums and collections around the world.

• N’s Family, 1919, Ohara Art Museum, National Important Cultural Property
• Boy with a Lamp, 1923, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan
• Nude with white cloth, 1929, National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, Japan
• Nude on a bed, 1930, Ohara Museum of Art, Tokyo, Japan