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tanaka yasushi

Born 1886 Died 1941 Works span 1923–1923

Yasushi Tanaka: A Life in Art Yasushi Tanaka (田中保; 13 May 1886 – 24 April 1941) was a Japanese-born artist and art teacher, best known for his evocative portraits of women and figurative works. His life story is one of cross-cultural exchange and artistic dedication, navigating the challenges of establishing an artistic identity between Japan, America, and Europe. Early Life and Education Tanaka’s early life was marked by hardship.…

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1923

first work

1923

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

tanaka yasushi

1886 – 1941

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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