Shoichiro Hattori
Western style painter
Shoichiro Hattori is a Japanese-style painter born in Tokyo in 1923. He is one of the leading artists of the postwar Japanese painting world and is known for his portraits and flower-and-bird paintings painted with a unique sense of color and powerful brush strokes.
The appeal of Shoichiro Hattori lies above all in his sense of color. His works, which use vivid and brilliant colors but give an impression of elegance and sophistication, captivate viewers. The figures, flowers, and birds painted with strong brush strokes are full of vitality and leave a strong impression on the viewer.
Hattori's works have been highly acclaimed both in Japan and abroad, and in 1951 he was awarded a special prize at the Nihonga Inten Exhibition, followed by numerous other awards. In 1977, he was awarded the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government.
Shoichiro Hattori's works are in the collections of the National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo, the National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto, and many other museums. He has also had numerous solo exhibitions at galleries in Japan and abroad.
Shoichiro Hattori passed away in 2016 at the age of 93, but his works are still loved by many people.
Below is a summary of the characteristics and evaluation of Shoichiro Hattori's works.
Characteristics of his works
Vivid and brilliant colors
Powerful brushstrokes
Life-like figures, flowers and birds
Evaluation
Highly acclaimed in Japan and abroad
Awarded many prizes
His works are collected by many museums
Numerous solo exhibitions
Shoichiro Hattori is one of the leading Japanese painters of the postwar era, and his works, painted with a unique sense of color and powerful brush strokes, continue to fascinate viewers.
