Hiratsuka’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.

Mount Amagi Imperial Forest, Izu
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

3/4 Rosette with Fleur de Lis from Center
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Early Autumn at Horyuji Temple, Nara
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Akasaka Palace, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Angel Dreaming Room
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Stone Buddha "Siva" Yungkang Temple, Mongolia
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Adam and Eve
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Greek Nude and Tang Period Flying Horse (Rafu To Temma)
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Obaiin Garden at Daitokuji Temple, Kyoto
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Dogwood Camellia, from a set of three flowers
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Approach to Jakko-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto (Jakko-in sando, Yamato)
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Amakusa Bay, Kyushu
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Nude (Sitting on a Rock)
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Buddha Images in the Open Air at Asakusa Kannon Temple, Tokyo
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Brocade Sash Bridge against the Sun, Iwakuni, Yamaguchi
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Stone Buddha "Vishnu" Yungkang Cave Temple, Mongolia
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Bunraku Doll Yaeya Oshichi
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Old Pagoda in Clearing Snow, Mount Koya
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Sukiya Bridge, from the series Recollections of Tokyo
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)

Nude (Rafu)
Hiratsuka Un'ichi (Japanese, 1895-1997)