Jacoulet, Paul (1902 - 1960 )
Born in Paris, Paul Jacoulet grew up in Tokyo, where his father taught at Tokyo University. Fluent in French, Japanese and English, Jacoulet began to work as an interpreter in 1920. He created his first woodblock print in 1934. As an artist, Jacoulet was most productive between 1939 and 1960. During this time, he drew inspiration from his travels in Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Many of his designs portray subjects in the traditional clothing of their home country. During World War II, Jacoulet moved to Karuizawa, where he waited out the war selling vegetables and poultry. With the end of the war, Jacoulet rapidly rose to fame - perhaps as the result of eager self-promotion - and garnered fans such as Queen Elizabeth II and Pope Pius XII. Jacoulet's work stands out as strikingly original in style, but also innovative in technique. Combining traditional woodblock printing methods with techniques he developed himself, he pushed the limits of his medium. With only 166 known works, Jacoulet prints are relatively rare and greatly sought after.
Modern Art | Modern Japanese Prints and Paintings
The 20th century saw the emergence of two modern Japanese print movements: Shin Hanga, or “new prints,” and Sosaku Hanga, or “creative prints.” Both sought an identity somewhere between centuries of rich cultural tradition and modern global character. With growing realism, changing techniques, and a newfound international audience, the Shin Hanga movement portrayed familiar Japanese themes through modern eyes. From sensual beauties and expressive actors, to atmospheric landscapes and sensitive nature studies, the principal genres of ukiyo-e reasserted themselves with renewed vigor. The Sosaku Hanga movement emphasized the participation of the artist in every aspect of production. From carving to printing, modern Japanese printmaking adopted a more spontaneous, expressive attitude through the artistic explorations of this movement. Ranging from figural to abstract, Sosaku Hanga flourished after WWII. Explore Ronin Gallery's selection of modern prints and paintings below.
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Jacoulet, Paul
Nuit de Neige "Coree" ( Snowy Night. Korea)
JPR-78296
Jacoulet, Paul
LES ARISTOLOCHES GEANTS TONDANO, CELEBES
JP-95330