Biography
Henmi Takashi was a sosaku-hanga printmaker and poet born in Wakayama. Described by scholar Helen Merritt as a very active and important amateur printmaker, he worked as an accountant by day while producing prints that gained international recognition, including exhibition in Paris in 1934. He co-launched the landmark series One Hundred New Views of Tokyo (1928-1932) with Hiratsuka Un'ichi and others, and created the poetic album Sui In Fu (Rhymes and Musical Notes of Water) in 1942.
Key Facts
- Active Period
- 1895–1944
- Nationality
- 🇯🇵Japan
- Movement
- Sōsaku-hanga
- Works Indexed
- 87
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Henmi Takashi known for?
Henmi Takashi was a sosaku-hanga printmaker and poet born in Wakayama. Described by scholar Helen Merritt as a very active and important amateur printmaker, he worked as an accountant by day while producing prints that gained international recognition, including exhibition in Paris in 1934. He co-launched the landmark series One Hundred New Views of Tokyo (1928-1932) with Hiratsuka Un'ichi and others, and created the poetic album Sui In Fu (Rhymes and Musical Notes of Water) in 1942.
When was Henmi Takashi active?
Henmi Takashi was active from 1895 to 1944. They were associated with the Sōsaku-hanga movement.
What artistic movements influenced Henmi Takashi?
Henmi Takashi's work was shaped by the Sōsaku-hanga tradition in Japanese woodblock printmaking. Sōsaku-hanga: The "creative prints" movement (c.
Where can I see Henmi Takashi's original prints?
Original prints by Henmi Takashi can be found in collections including wbp, Art Institute of Chicago, japancoll, Japanese Art Open Database.