"Mr. Yamaguchi was born in Kyoto 1889. His father was a well-known Noh performer. Mr. Yamaguchi learned to be a Noh performer from his father and the Okura school. He mastered all the technique and esoteric secrets of the Noh play. On the other hand, he showed his talent at painting when he was a little boy. He learned painting from Mr. Taniguchi, who was a famous historical painter, and was successful in this field. The majority of his pictures were of Noh plays. His pictures were often selected in art contests which were held under the auspices of the educational Bureau.." --written in 1954 by Shinagawa Kiyoomi, past Director of Kyoto Hanga-In.



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