Ikeda’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.

Woman of New York
Ikeda Masuo Japanese, 1934-1997

After Dinner-B
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Some Town Without a Name-A
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Welcome to Our Town-B
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Some Town Without a Name-B
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Behind the Garden
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Landscape in the Day
Masuo Ikeda (Japanese, 1934-1997) published by Collectors Press (American, 1967-1972)

Size is Size (Saizu wa saizu)
Ikeda Masuo (Japanese, 1934-1997)

Angel's Shoe (Tenshi no kutsu)
Ikeda Masuo (Japanese, 1934-1997)

Taeko's Breakfast (Taeko no choshoku)
Ikeda Masuo (Japanese, 1934-1997)

Ladies Hurrying to the Door (Toguchi e isogu kifujin tachi)
Ikeda Masuo (Japanese, 1934-1997)