Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
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Paper Lantern
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Combing
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Man
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: woodcut
Date: c. 1920’s
Teikichi Hikoyama
Born in Japan, Teikichi Hikoyama (1884-1957) was one of the most influential artists in the development of Japanese American art. Arriving in San Francisco, California, in 1901, he is believed to be the first Japanese artist in California creating woodblock prints. He also painted, using both oil based and ink paints. His art displayed elements of modernism and magic realism. His work was often visionary earning him the nickname of The Black Flame among his contemporaries. Continue reading Teikichi Hikoyama
Mt. Tamalpais
Artist: Teikichi Hikoyama
Medium: oil on canvas
Date: c. 1927