Masayuki Miyata Aka Masakazu Kuwata Japanese 3 Geisha Women Woodblock Print

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Masayuki Miyata (Japanese, 1926-1997) framed mid century modern style, Japanese woodblock print of 3 Geisha. Artist seal and signed in … more Masayuki Miyata (Japanese, 1926-1997) framed mid century modern style, Japanese woodblock print of 3 Geisha. Artist seal and signed in pencil at lower right. This is an earlier Miyata print because it is signed with the name he initially used, Masakazu Kuwata. Simple frame measures 17 1/4" x 13 1/4", woodblock measures 13" x 9 1/4"

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As found: Masayuki Miyata wasn't known to a wider audience until recent years, having remained relatively obscure outside Japan. However, Miyata's art has gained popularity in North America and Europe. Collectors worldwide are showing an increasing interest in his artworks, as indicated by our sales.

Masayuki Miyata: Biography
Born on October 30, 1926, in Tokyo (died in 1997), Masayuki Miyata was recognized for his use of the rare art medium known as kiri-e or papercuts. Notably, in 1995, he was appointed as an official artist for the United Nations.

Apart from his expertise in papercuts, Miyata also worked with traditional Japanese woodblock prints

and silkscreens. Often, identifying the technique used in a particular artwork may not be immediately evident.

Primarily a self-taught artist, Miyata began his career as an illustrator at Charles E. Tuttle Co. in 1954, initially using the artist name Masakazu Kuwata until 1965. In Japan, artists traditionally adopt different names throughout their careers, a practice less common among post-1945 artists, potentially impacting their careers.

Notably, Miyata gained broader recognition for his illustrations in the publications of the esteemed Japanese writer Tanizaki Junichiro, a prominent figure in modern Japanese literature.

Themed Series by Masayuki Miyata
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter
The Tale of Genji
Women from different Japanese historical periods
Views of Mount Fuji less