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Sadao Watanabe Japanese Folk Artist

I just recently discovered the work of Sadao Watanabe (1913-1996), a brilliant Japanese musician and artist. He was quite renowned for his biblical prints rendered in the mingei (folk art) tradition of Japan. I do revere folk art of all cultures because of its graphic simplicity and pellucid nature.

You can view more of Watanabe’s work here.

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  • Carolyn DeVilbiss
    November 30, -0001

    Delighted to receive more information about this wonderful artist. I will pass this information to my children, who will be the inheritors of a Watanabe print from my stay in Japan in the early 1960's. We were impressed by the blending of the folk art with the Buddhist and Christian traditions and have been looking for more.

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  • April 15, 2010

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  • October 19, 2010

    This is really interesting, when do you update your website?

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  • JN
    February 27, 2012

    He was an amazing artist and I wish it was easier to get a print (even a poster would do)! Also, I think you are mistaken about the musician part - there is a jazz musician by the same name.

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  • Kevin Reilly
    May 14, 2012

    Are any of these Watanabe prints for sale?

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    • turricom
      November 30, -0001

      Possibly Kevin. Where? I do not know. I would love to have one myself.

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  • Lea
    October 10, 2012

    I have a Sadao Watanabe print for sale..It's Absolutely gorgeous..

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  • February 2, 2013

    For all lovers of the art of Watanabe Sadao: https://sites.google.com/site/sadaohanga/home

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  • nickole bogart
    February 24, 2015

    i have several sadao watanbe large posters on the back is like a sunday school lesson plan cant seem to find anything on them wondering what there value would be does anyone know?

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    • jturri
      February 26, 2015

      Can't help with value, Nickole, but those poster sound pretty fantastic! Thanks for commenting :)

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