Chuzo Tamotsu Pictorial Collection
Collection
Identifier: PICT-000-609
Scope and Content
The colletion contains photographs of Chuzo Tamotsu's paintings. Many of his works employ an ecclectic, hybrid style which relates to both East Asian and Western styles of painting. The 4 x 5" phototransparencies are reproductions of images in this collection.
The collection includes a 1981 catalog of Tamotsu's works. Also in the collection are images of Tamotsu, his studio/gallery and home in Santa Fe, as well as photographs of Japan. Photographic prints are 8 x 10" or smaller, slides are 2 x 2", photo transparencies are 2 3/4", and mounted photo transparencies are 4 x 5".
The collection includes a 1981 catalog of Tamotsu's works. Also in the collection are images of Tamotsu, his studio/gallery and home in Santa Fe, as well as photographs of Japan. Photographic prints are 8 x 10" or smaller, slides are 2 x 2", photo transparencies are 2 3/4", and mounted photo transparencies are 4 x 5".
Dates
- 1931-1993
Language of Materials
English
Access Restrictions
The collection is open for research.
Copy Restrictions
Duplication allowed for research purposes in most cases. Photographs may be copyrighted. User is responsible for all copyright compliance. For more information see the Photographs and Images Research Guide and contact the Pictorial Archivist.
Biography
Chuzo Tamotsu was born February 19, 1891 in the Japanese village of Toguchi. He studied painting, both traditional Japanese and Western styles, under private tutors. He arrived in New York in 1920 and worked in a variety of two-dimensional media. From 1932-1938, Tamotsu worked on WPA (Works Progress Administration) Commissions. During World War II, he served the U.S. Army as a combat sketch artist. He became a founding member of the New York Artists' Equity Association in 1947. Tamotsu moved to Santa Fe, New Mexico in the late 1940's where he continued to work as an artist as well as a member of the Alliance for the Arts. In 1953, he organized an art works exchange between New Mexican and Japanese primary school children. He also helped pass legislation for the formation of the New Mexico Arts Commission. In 1974, he converted his studio into the "Tamotsu Gallery" where he exhibited his works. Chuzo Tamotsu continued painting until he passed away in Santa Fe in 1975.
Extent
245 items (2 boxes) : 179 photographic prints; 31 slides; 16 photo transparencies; 19 photo transparencies mounted
Abstract
The collection contains photographs of Chuzo Tamotsu's paintings. Many of his works employ an ecclectic, hybrid style which relates to both East Asian and Western styles of painting.
Physical Location
B2. Shelved by Pictorial Number.
Separated Material
Pictorial material separated from the Chuzo Tamotsu Papers.
- Title
- Finding Aid of the Chuzo Tamotsu Pictorial Collection, 1931-1993
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Pictorial Collections Staff
- Date
- © 2007
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid is in English
Revision Statements
- Monday, 20210524: Attribute normal is missing or blank.
Repository Details
Part of the UNM Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections Repository
Contact:
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu
University of New Mexico Center for Southwest Research & Special Collections
University Libraries, MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque NM 87131
505-277-6451
cswrref@unm.edu