**Product Description** Tōgō Seiji is a renowned painter celebrated for his dreamlike and sweet depictions of women, widely used in books, magazines, and wrapping paper, and having captured the imagination of post-war Japan as a prominent Western-style artist. His modern and graceful painting style, characterized by soft curves and gentle tones, continues to enchant viewers across generations. **Artist Background** - Born in 1897, Kagoshima City - First solo exhibition at Hibiya Art Museum in 1915, studied under Arishima Takeo - First exhibited at the 3rd Nika Exhibition in 1916, awarded the Nika Prize - Studied abroad in France in 1921 - Attended Lyon Art School in 1922 - Returned to Japan in 1928, awarded the Showa Western Painting Encouragement Prize at the 15th Nika Exhibition - A member of the Nika Association by 1931 - Co-established the "Kyushitsu-kai" within the Nika Association in 1938, becoming an advisor alongside Fujita Tsuguharu - Recipient of the Japan Art Academy Prize in 1957 - Member of the Japan Art Academy in 1960 - Became president of the Nika Association in 1961 - Awarded the Order of Culture by the French government in 1969 - Established the Tōgō Seiji Art Museum in 1976; received the Second Class Order of the Rising Sun - Died in 1978; recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit with a posthumous rank of Shōni **Artwork Size** Image Size: F4 (Approx. 33.3 × 24.2 cm) Frame Size: 54.2 × 45 cm **Technique** Oil painting **Condition** Artwork: Small chip present Frame: Good condition Includes cloth tatou box and yellow bag; Note: Colors may vary from actual due to monitor/browser settings.