Ryuji’s work is defined by its gutai group sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

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Ryuji Tanaka Japanese, 1927-2014

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Tanaka Atsuko Japanese, 1932-2005

Rice-Pounding Rabbit
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Sekigahara in Snow (Yuki no Sekigahara)
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Grinded Fabric - Blue & Blue 603
Chiyoko Tanaka (Japanese, born 1941) Kyoto, Japan

Winter Orchard No. 1 (Fuyu no Kaki) (artist's proof)
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Kanshuji Temple
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Hatagoh, Early Winter
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Persimmon Tree
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Parrot and Bells
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Parrot and Fans
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Thatched Roof Composition
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Big Tree No. 1
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Rice Harvesting Scene
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Tranquil Night
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Parrot and Bells
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Lion Dancing at Sugou, Gifu Pref. (Sugo shihsi, Gifu)
Tanaka Masaki Japanese, b. 1947

Yamashiro, Kizu
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Working in May
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Country Road, No. 4
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933