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

Sunday
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Night I (H), and Night II (V)
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1881-1960) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Zen Blue
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1917-1981) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Illustrations of Southern California
Matsumi Kanemitsu American, 1922-1992

Oxnard Madame
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Joe Funk (American, 1917-1981) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Erection
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Winter
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Untitled
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Spring
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Brigitte Bardot
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Lovers
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Color Formation II
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Spectre
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Still Life
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Wind II
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Color Formation I
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Wind I
Matsumi Kanemitsu (American, 1922-1992) printed by Bohuslav Horák (American, born Czechoslovakia, 1914-2004) published by Tamarind Lithography Workshop (American, founded 1960)

Actor Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Boatman Matsuemon, actually Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu (Sendo Matsuemon, jissha Higuchi Jiro Kanemitsu)
Utagawa Kunisada I (Toyokuni III) Japanese, 1786–1864

Self-Portrait
Walter Shirlaw (American, 1838–1909)

Martin Vanden Bogaert Desjardins
Gérard Edelinck (French, born Flanders, 1640-1707) after Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743)