Sayume Tachibana

Tachibana (橘) family name, Sayume (小夢) first name (1892-1970)

"Yuki-Hime"

Tachibana was active during the Taisho and Showa periods. Many works depict alluring women living dramatic lives, inspired by classical literature, such as Yuki-Hime and Oshichi Yaoya.

Activities

Illustrator

Alternate Names

橘小夢(Japanese)

Biography

1892: Oct 12. Born in Nishinegoyamachi, Akita City.

1908: Moves to Tokyo and studies Western painting under Seiki Kurota.

1911: Studies Japanese painting under Gyokusho Kawabata.

1930: Sep 1. Publishes “Dream in Adolescent” for the frontispiece of Ryouki Gahou in September.

1933: Holds a solo exhibition.

Interesting points

• Due to a congenital heart condition, health was frequently poor.

• Tachibana recalled feeling a deep sense of wonder and excitement upon discovering Aubrey Beardsley, Arnold Böcklin, Edvard Munch, Auguste Rodin, Leonardo da Vinci.

Image Gallery

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  "Oshichi Yaoya"