Okuda Genso (奥田元宋) (6 July 1912 – 15 February 2003) was one of the most famous Nihonga painters of the Showa era. He gave his name to a red pigment "Genso red".
Biography
Okuda was born in Hiroshima prefecture, in what is now Miyoshi City. His original name used the characters 厳三.
Timeline
| 1912
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Okuda Gensou was born in Hiroshima Prefecture.
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| 1925
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He became the pupil of Kodama Kibo.
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| 1933
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He escaped from Kodama Kibo.
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| 1935
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He was forgiven for becoming the pupil of Kodama Kibo again.
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| 1936
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He exhibited "Sannin No Josei (three women)" at the "Bunten" exhibition.
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| 1964
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He exhibited "Wakaba No Koro" at the "Nitten" exhibition.
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| 1963
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He was awarded the Japan Art Academy prize.
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| 1973
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He was appointed to the member of the Japan Art Academy.
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| 1974
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He took office to the managing director of the "Nitten".
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| 1977
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He took office to the chief director of the "Nitten".
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| 1981
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He was selected to the Person of Cultural Merits.
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| 1984
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He was given the Order of Culture.
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| 1996
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He completed the mural of the "Ginkaku-ji (Jisho-ji temple)" in Kyoto.
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| 2003
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He died at 90 years old.
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Famous works
- Matsushima Twilight 松島暮色, 1 panel, 77.6 x 167.1 cm (1976)
- Lakeshore Spring Glittering 湖畔春耀, 1 panel, 89.0 x 105.6 cm (1986)
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