Seiji Togo - Biography 1916: Solo exhibition 1919: Studied in France 1922: Learned at the art school in Lyon 1928: Returned to Japan 1930: Became a member of the Second Society of Fine Arts 1957: Awarded the Japan Art Academy Prize 1961: Became President of the Second Society 1962: Held an exhibition at the Paris Museum sponsored by the Second Society; received Culture Merit Award from Paris City 1969: Received the Order of Arts and Culture from the French Government 1971: Published a collection of works by Seiji Togo 1978: Passed away in Kumamoto at age 80; honored as a Cultural Contributor. Seiji Togo was a Western painter who developed a trademark style combining [woman] and [tower]. This technique reflects his studies in France, where he absorbed various methods and pursued unique expression for many years, culminating in modern and ideal depictions of beauty. His works remain extremely popular today. *Over 200 pieces exhibited at SOMPO Museum of Art [Tokyo] *Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art *Saku City Museum of Modern Art (Nagano Prefecture) *Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum *Fukuoka City Art Museum *Miyagi Prefectural Museum of Art *Kagoshima City Museum of Art *Nagashima Museum (Kagoshima) *In case of forgery or imitation, you may return the product and receive a full refund. *Includes a certificate of authenticity; one-of-a-kind piece, guaranteed original. *Hand-signed by the artist. Note: Frame dimensions: 48cm (vertical) x 45cm (horizontal) Artwork dimensions: 26cm (vertical) x 23cm (horizontal)