Ryuzaburo Umehara
1888–1986 (age 98)
Biography
Ryuzaburo Umehara was a celebrated Japanese painter whose artistic vision spanned nearly a century of creative achievement. His works, known for their distinctive style and masterful technique, represented a unique synthesis of Japanese and Western artistic traditions, making him one of the most important visual artists of modern Japan.
Umehara's extraordinary longevity as an artist allowed him to witness and influence multiple generations of Japanese painters. His burial at Tama Cemetery stands as a testament to his monumental contributions to Japanese visual culture and his position as a towering figure in twentieth-century art.