Sadao’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.

Entry into Jerusalem
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

The Last Supper
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Adam and Eve
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Madonna and Child
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Three Wise Men
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Descent from the Cross
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Nativity
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Peter and the Rooster
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

The Holy Family
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

Komagata Embankment (Komagatagashi), from the series "Twelve Scenes of Tokyo (Tokyo junidai)"
Kawase Hasui 川瀬 巴水 Japanese, 1883–1957

Hawk on a Snow-covered branch
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Cockatoo and Pomegranate
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Geese
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Egrets in Snow
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

KW286
Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

KW245 (47)
Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

KW324
Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

Owl and Cherry Blossoms
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

KW276 (S44)
Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

KW283 (S54)
Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006