Azechi’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.

Rescued Bird
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Birds flying over Forest (Jukai o tobu tori)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Drawing for Old Man from the Mountain Hut
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Man and Bird
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Volcano Path
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Longing for Home (Bokyo)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Old Man from the Mountain Hut
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Old Man from the Mountain Hut
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Volcano Path
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

The Observing Eye
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Mountaineer (Yama otoko) No. 1
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Remote Village
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Rescued Bird
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Mountain Landscape
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Winter Mountain (Fuyu yama)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Bird and a Tool (Tori to dogu)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Mountaineer
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Path of the Antelope (Kamoshika no michi)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Skier (Sukiya)
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999

Mount Ishizuchi
Azechi Umetaro Japanese, 1902-1999