TOSHIMATSU IMAI (Japanese, 1928-2002) Untitled, 1962 Oil on canvas 28-3/4 x 23-1/2 inches (73.0 x 59.7 cm) Signed an...
Auction amount: $161,000
Sold: May 30, 2015
Toshimatsu Imai (Japanese, 1928-2002)
Paintings
Birth Place: Kyoto, Japan
Biography:
What is a Summary of Toshimatsu Imai’s Artwork, Style, and Background?
Toshimatsu Imai was an influential 20th-century Japanese painter. Best known for his monumental abstract works, Imai composed his canvases with a combination of thick impasto marks and fluid, inky lines to build chaotic, “allover” compositions.
What Kind of Art Does Toshimatsu Imai Make?
Toshimatsu Imai made monumental abstract works composed of thick impasto marks and fluid, inky lines to build chaotic, “allover” compositions.
How Did Toshimatsu Imai Get Started?
Toshimatsu Imai was born in Kyoto in 1928. After finishing school in 1948, he trained at the Tokyo State Art Academy. Imai’s early style of painting is reminiscent of the Fauves.
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