Takagi’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.

Suspicions of Flowers (Hana no utagai)
Takagi Shiro Japanese, born 1934

Water Jar (Mizusashi)
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Shino Ware Teabowl
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Flower Vase
Tsujimura Shirō Japanese, born 1947

Kinokunisaka in the Rainy Season
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Rainy Night at Shinobazu Pond
Kasamatsu Shiro Japanese, 1898–1991

Karatsu-Style Tea Bowl
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Ido Ware Teabowl
Tsujimura Shirō Japanese, born 1947

Blooming Cherry at Toshogu Shrine
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Shigaraki-Style Tea Bowl
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Kofuki-Style Teabowl
Tsujimura Shiro Japanese, born 1947

Great Lantern at Asakusa Kannon Temple
Kasamatsu Shiro Japanese, 1898–1991

Misty Evening on the Shore of Shinobazu Pond (Kasumu yube, Shinobazu ikehata)
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanes, 1898–1991

Bamboo in Early Summer
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Spring Evening at Tokyo Ueno Park
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Evening Sky at Suwa Shrine, Nippori
Kasamatsu Shiro Japanese, 1898–1991

Spring Rain at Yushima Tenjin Shrine
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Snow at Yomei Gate, Nikko
Kasamatsu Shiro 笠松紫浪 Japanese, 1898–1991

Spring Dusk at Yumoto Hot Springs, Hakone
Kasamatsu Shiro Japanese, 1898–1991