Biography
Aoyama Masaharu, also known as Aoyama Seiji, was a sosaku-hanga printmaker born in Saitama Prefecture. He studied traditional Japanese ink painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and later worked at the Imperial Household Museum before retiring early to focus on his art. His prints stand out for their exceptional technical mastery in carving, printing, and design, with a particular focus on birds rendered in a style that bridges traditional nihonga and modern creative printmaking.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1893–1969
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 57
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aoyama Masaharu known for?
Aoyama Masaharu, also known as Aoyama Seiji, was a sosaku-hanga printmaker born in Saitama Prefecture. He studied traditional Japanese ink painting at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts and later worked at the Imperial Household Museum before retiring early to focus on his art. His prints stand out for their exceptional technical mastery in carving, printing, and design, with a particular focus on birds rendered in a style that bridges traditional nihonga and modern creative printmaking.
When was Aoyama Masaharu active?
Aoyama Masaharu was active from 1893 to 1969. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Aoyama Masaharu?
Aoyama Masaharu's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Aoyama Masaharu's original prints?
Original prints by Aoyama Masaharu can be found in collections including Art Institute of Chicago, Japanese Art Open Database, Ohmi Gallery, wbp.
Woodblock Prints by Aoyama Masaharu (57)
A Minkan at Night
1950
Color woodblock print
Waterfall
1950s
Color woodblock print
Man Cutting Hay by Hand
1950s-1960s
Color woodblock print
Untitled (Fishing)
c.1950s
Color woodblock print
Fishing Baskets
c. 1950-60s
Color woodblock print
Owl and Moon (1)
Woodblock print
Kitten and Knitting Wool - 毛糸猫（タテ）
Woodblock print
Fishing Boat - つり舟（タテ）
Woodblock print
Snow scene- castle
Woodblock print
entrance, path, doorway
Woodblock print
Motsumoto Castle
Woodblock print
Unknown, Flowers 1
Woodblock print
Unknown, pond, reeds bird
Woodblock print
Kiyomizu Temple in Winter
Woodblock print
Kinkakuji In Snow
Woodblock print
Temple Gate and Deer
Woodblock print
Trees in Winter
Woodblock print
Cat- Kitten
Woodblock print
Seagulls
Woodblock print
Black Cat
Woodblock print
Fishing Boat on a Canal
Woodblock print
Boat with Pig
Woodblock print
Aoyama, Masaharu
Woodblock print
A Tribute to the Northern Country - 北国礼讃
Woodblock print
White Plum - 白梅
Woodblock print
Straw Shelter and Nadina - 雪囲いと南天
Woodblock print
Beach Pine - 海辺の松
Woodblock print
Riverboat - 川舟
Woodblock print
Japanese Apricot - 紅梅
Woodblock print
Snowy Mountain and Japanese Pheasant - 雪山とキジ
Woodblock print
Snowy Bamboo Grove - 雪の竹林
Woodblock print
Grove of Mixed Trees - 雑木林
Woodblock print
Mud Wall - 土壁
Woodblock print
Bamboo and Nandina - 竹と南天
Woodblock print
Bamboo Forest - 竹林
Woodblock print
Owl (1)
Woodblock print
Peasant - 農夫
Woodblock print
Woman Shell Diver - 海女
Woodblock print
Sakurada Gate - 白梅
Woodblock print
Temple - 寺
Woodblock print
Cat on Tile Roof - カワラ猫
Woodblock print
After the Harvest (1)
Woodblock print
Breaking waves (1)
Woodblock print
Fishing (1)
Woodblock print
Cormorant (1)
Woodblock print
Kitten with Bell - 鈴猫
Woodblock print
Camellia in Chinese blue vase
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Untitled (aoyama-masaharu)
Woodblock print
Black Pine
20th century
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper