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Kōtarō Takamura

Kōtarō Takamura was a Japanese sculptor, poet and writer (1883–1956). He was born in Shitaya-ku and died in Nakano.

Also recorded as Kotaro Takamura · Koutarou Takamura

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Kōtarō Takamura , age 29

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Identity

Kōtarō Takamura studied at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts. Training under Gutzon Borglum is recorded. Shin Hongō is recorded as having studied under Kōtarō Takamura. The recorded working language is Japanese.

Residence is recorded at Takamura Sansō.

Work by Kōtarō Takamura is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago.

Distinctions recorded are Japan Art Academy Prize.

Kōtarō Takamura is recorded as having received Japan Art Academy Prize.

Identity and origins. The authorities additionally record the headings Kotaro Takamura and Koutarou Takamura. His recorded language was Japanese.

He was the child of Takamura Kōun. He married Chieko Takamura.

This sculpture was destroyed in an air raid in April 1945.

This sculpture was destroyed in an air raid in April 1945.

Kōtarō Takamura / Ken Domon · 「高村光太郎 美に生きる」二玄社、1997年、p.72

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  1. 1883

    Kōtarō Takamura born at Shitaya-ku.

  2. 1956

    Kōtarō Takamura died at Nakano.

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  • Takamura Sansō

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  • Shitaya-ku

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  • Nakano

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Kōtarō Takamura studied at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts. He trained under Gutzon Borglum.

Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 15 August 2026.

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