If you don't know Kaoru Yamaguchi's "KUMA", you might think that he is drawing a bear, but KUMA is the name of his pet dog.
Here is a book about the interaction between the painter and his dog.
For Kaoru Yamaguchi, he was an irreplaceable presence.
On the book belt
“A painter who is clumsy at living”
"An unfriendly dog as same as the painter
their sweet and bitter 7 years
Please take a look at the work and feel Kaoru Yamaguchi's love.
(Written by Seiryudo owner)
Kaoru Yamaguchi “Kai Tiger Cub” Bear
1962 Oil on canvas
53.0cm×45.4cm
With appraisal
Art book No.789
1962 12th Modern Art Association Exhibition (Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum)
