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Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia

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akira matsumoto, Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia. Reproduced for reference; rights reserved by the rights holder.

The facts

Artist
akira matsumoto wahooart.com/en/artists/akira-matsumoto/
Artist’s dates
1938 – 2023

In context

Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia — akira matsumoto

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1930
  2. 1940
  3. 1950
  4. 1960
  5. 1970
  6. 1980
  7. 1990
  8. 2000
  9. 2010
  10. 2020

Shaded: the lifetime of akira matsumoto (1938–2023)

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Compare with

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Midnight Blue #173888

    Catalogued palette

    • #173888
    • #0D1546
    • #7C3F2E
    • #BEBFB7
    Palette
    Dark The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Midnight Blue
    Intensity
    Balanced How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Gentle How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Strong Color Unity How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Deep_shadow How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Clear Color Presence How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    About this artwork

    Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia — akira matsumoto

    Illusration of Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia by Leiji MatsumotoThis work features in Mangasia: Wonderlands of Asian Comics, a Barbican International Enterprises exhibition, curated by Paul Gravett. Mangasia presents a vivid journey through the art of Comics and visual storytelling across Asia. From its historical roots to the most recent digital innovations, the exhibition looks to popular Japanese ‘Manga’ and beyond, highlighting key creators, characters and publications.

    Artist and museum

    Artist

    akira matsumoto

    Born in Fukui, Japan

    introduction to akira matsumoto

    akira matsumoto, also known as leiji matsumoto, was a japanese manga artist and creator of several anime and manga series. he was born on january 25, 1938, in fukui, japan, and passed away on february 13, 2023. matsumoto was famous for his space operas such as space battleship yamato and galaxy express 999. his style was characterized by mythological and often tragic storylines with strong moral themes, noble heroes, feminine heroines, and a love of strange worlds and melancholic atmosphere.

    early life and career

    matsumoto began his career as a manga artist in the 1950s and quickly gained popularity for his science fiction and action-packed stories. he is best known for creating the space battleship yamato series, which was later adapted into an anime series. his work has been widely acclaimed for its unique blend of science fiction and historical elements.

    notable works

    some of matsumoto's most notable works include:

    space battleship yamato: a science fiction series that follows the story of a spaceship crew as they battle against an alien threat.

    galaxy express 999: a manga series that explores the themes of space travel and humanity.

    captain harlock: a character created by matsumoto, who has appeared in several of his works.

    style and influence

    matsumoto's style is characterized by its blend of traditional japanese elements with science fiction and action-packed storylines. his work has been widely influential in the manga and anime industry, and he is considered one of the most important figures in japanese pop culture. to learn more about matsumoto's work, visit https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@@/d4crs5-akira-matsumoto-leiji-family and explore his leiji family series.

    legacy

    matsumoto's legacy continues to be felt in the manga and anime industry, with many of his works being adapted into anime series and films. his influence can be seen in the work of other artists, and he remains one of the most important figures in japanese pop culture. to see more of matsumoto's artwork, visit https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/akira-matsumoto and explore his akira matsumoto page. important to note that matsumoto's work has been widely acclaimed for its unique blend of science fiction and historical elements, making him a renowned figure in the manga and anime industry. his legacy continues to be felt, and his influence can be seen in the work of other artists. visit /en/art/show/akira-matsumoto/ to learn more about his life and work.

    Where to read more

    • The artist akira matsumoto wahooart.com/en/artists/akira-matsumoto/
    • Similar works More works to compare wahooart.com/en/art/similar/akira-matsumoto-captain-harlock-distant-arcadia-D4CSRY-en/

    Find this online

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    matsumoto, akira. Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia. n.d., https://wahooart.com/en/art/akira-matsumoto-captain-harlock-distant-arcadia-D4CSRY-en/
    APA
    matsumoto, akira (n.d.). Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia [Painting]. https://wahooart.com/en/art/akira-matsumoto-captain-harlock-distant-arcadia-D4CSRY-en/
    Chicago
    akira matsumoto. Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia. n.d. https://wahooart.com/en/art/akira-matsumoto-captain-harlock-distant-arcadia-D4CSRY-en/
    Harvard
    matsumoto, akira (n.d.) Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia. Available at: https://wahooart.com/en/art/akira-matsumoto-captain-harlock-distant-arcadia-D4CSRY-en/

    Look closely

    Captain Harlock - Distant Arcadia — akira matsumoto

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at Space Battleship Yamato - The Return, earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

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