| Toru, son of the wood carver, Mabuchi Rokutaro, was born in Tokyo in 1920 and graduated from the craft design section of Tokyo School of Fine Arts in 1941. Member and judge of several art associations. Represented at Tokyo International Print Biennale in 1962. Taught at Hiroshima University. His plates are sometimes composed of many small pieces of thin wood adhered like mosaics. Toru's prints often deal with subjects such as landscapes, still life, haniwa, or pottery.
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Earthenware and Haniwa (D) Date: 1959
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Akai Mi (Red Fruits) Date: 1959
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Earthenware and Haniwa (H) Date: 1960
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Table in Early Spring Date: 1960s
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Vase And Fruit Date: 1962
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Mandarine Date: 1962
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Persimmon and Pear Date: 1962
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Persimmon Date: 1962
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Dried Fish on the Table Date: 1963
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Summer Table Date: 1964
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Dog, Monkey, Bird Haniwa Date: 1967
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Sweet Spring at the Table Date: 1967
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Artist: Mabuchi, Toru (1920-1994) Title: Lilies Date: 1970 |
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