Yamaguchi’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Noh Actor
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

A Tacit Agreement
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Human Beings
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1903–1976

A Tacit Agreement
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Poetry of Early Autumn (B)
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Poetry of Early Autumn (B)
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Meiji Shrine, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1903–1976

Poetry of Early Autumn
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

A Journey
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Grasp
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Germinate
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Zojoji Temple, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Teahouse Garden
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Curtain Lecture
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Disturbed Thought
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Only a Little Hope
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Grasp
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Untitled
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Untitled (Leaves and string)
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976

Impression of a Tea Ceremony Room
Yamaguchi Gen Japanese, 1896-1976