Watanabe’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.

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

Owl and Cherry Blossoms
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Yanagi Bridge in Snow
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Hair Style of a Married Woman
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Japanese, 20th century

Eyebrow Pencil
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Japanese, 20th century

Goldfish
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Thinking of the Coming Spring, from the series "New Twelve Images of Modern Beauties"
Ito Shinsui Japanese, 1898-1972 Publisher: Watanabe Shozaburo Japanese, 20th century

Egrets in Rain
Ohara Koson Japanese, 1878–1945

Entry into Jerusalem
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

The Last Supper
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

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Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

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Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

Adam and Eve
Watanabe Sadao Japanese, 1913-1996

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Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

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Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006

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Katsumi Watanabe Japanese, 1941–2006