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The phrase "big tree with deep roots" means that a tree with deep roots becomes a big tree. Kazumasa NAKAGAWA was a leading painter in the Japanese Western painting world, but he was also a versatile artist who produced calligraphy, ceramics, book design, essays, and poetry in addition to his paintings.

Kazumasa NAKAGAWA

1893 - 1991 

Western-style painter, artist, poet, and essayist. Born in Tokyo. He produced a wide variety of works, including Western-style paintings, ink and wash drawings, prints, ceramics, poetry, waka poems, essays, and calligraphy. He was self-taught and called himself a "zaino-ha" (self-taught) artist. He was also known for his stylish writing.