Sculptures of the Kozosha Exhibition

Historical Reference

• "Sculptures of the Kozosha Exhibition" is a rare early 20th-century photograph capturing the sculpture exhibition of the Kozosha group, which opened on September 2 at the Ueno Park Museum (now the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum). Featuring 106 exhibits, this show highlighted the talents of artists like Mr. Sogan Saito, Mr. J. Hinako (Hinako Kazo), and Mr. Kanji Yo, with standout works including Saito’s "Thais," Hinako’s "Temptation," and Yo’s "Face of a Retired General." Other notable pieces include "Dressing Up" by Mr. M. Shimizu, "A Mother and Her Child" by Mr. T. Terahata, "A Child and a Girl" by Mr. Saburo Hamada, and "Long Sleeves" by Mr. N. Nakamura, alongside synthetic collaborative works by Kozosha members. The exhibition’s centerpiece was a 10m-wide, 2.5m-deep sculptural hall featuring Mr. Warabi Moto’s relief "Rebellion," flanked by standing figures like "Clothed Female Figure" and "Weight," with Mr. Saburo Hamada’s "Interwoven Pattern" relief above and a masterpiece "Cat" by Mr. Sensui Miezo at the stairs. Published in a Japanese journal, this photograph offers an exclusive glimpse into a transformative moment in early 20th-century Japanese art, where traditional craftsmanship met innovative collaboration.

About the Artwork

Transport yourself to the Ueno Park Museum with this mesmerizing digital reproduction of a vintage photograph from the Kozosha Exhibition. Picture the gallery alive with artistry—Mr. J. Hinako’s "Temptation" radiates allure, while Mr. M. Shimizu’s "Dressing Up" captures a moment of delicate preparation. Mr. T. Terahata’s "A Mother and Her Child" exudes tender warmth, and Mr. Sogan Saito’s "Thais" stands with classical grace. Mr. Kanji Yo’s "Face of a Retired General" conveys stoic dignity, Mr. Saburo Hamada’s "A Child and a Girl" sparkles with innocence, and Mr. N. Nakamura’s "Long Sleeves" flows with timeless elegance. At the heart of the exhibition, the collaborative sculptural hall stuns with Mr. Warabi Moto’s "Rebellion" relief and Mr. Sensui Miezo’s "Cat" guarding the stairs. The vintage lens captures each piece in soft, evocative tones, preserving a moment of artistic innovation. With bilingual descriptions in Japanese and English, this artwork transforms into a captivating conversation piece for your home, drawing your guests into its rich story and sparking curiosity about the cultural exchange it embodies. Imagine their delight as they admire this vintage photograph and discover its origins in a Japanese journal, bridging cultures right there in your living room. This photograph is a unique history-preserving treasure, capturing a fleeting moment of Japanese artistic brilliance. More than just a print, it’s a conversation starter that invites curiosity and wonder, effortlessly enriching any space with its blend of tradition and historical depth. Add it to your cart today and let this snapshot elevate your home!

Original Condition

A Journey Through Time

This is not just a print—it’s a piece of history that has traveled through a century, surviving wars, natural disasters, and the passage of time to land in your hands today. Unlike modern digital recreations that erase history’s marks, we embrace every crease, stain, and faded edge as a testament to the journal’s journey.

By owning this piece, you are not just buying an artwork—you are preserving a fragment of history, a lost vision of the world as it once was. Let this artwork serve as a bridge between time and space, allowing you to glimpse the beauty of a world before war, before destruction, before history took its cruel path. Your purchase helps continue our mission—to protect, share, and celebrate the art of the early 20th century.

How it works

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What you get

File: 1× JPG, ~600 DPI
Size: Print up to A2 (or larger, source dependent)
Delivery: Instant download · 14-day re-download window
Use: Personal use only
Returns: Digital item returns are not accepted. All sales final (terms)

Original archive scan. Folds, foxing, and patina preserved. Colours may vary slightly between screen and printer.

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