Lewis Suzuki Paintings

Japanese, 1920-2016

Lewis Suzuki was born in Los Angeles, California of Japanese descent. As a boy of nine, Suzuki's father died (1929), and his mother returned to Japan with her six children. There, Suzuki excelled in the art programs in his primary school, attended Kawabata Art Academy in Tokyo, and began exploring the possibility of studying art in the U.S. In 1939, Suzuki moved back to Los Angeles, completed high school and took classes at Otis Art Institute, In 1941, Suzuki moved to Washington, D.C., where he worked at the Japanese Embassy primarily as a “tea boy” and took classes at Corcoran School of Art. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor, all embassy officials were to return to Japan, but Suzuki wished to remain in the U.S. He joined the U.S. Army and taught Japanese at the Military Intelligence Service Language School in Minnesota. After the war, he moved to New York, where he studied at the Art Students League and earned a living as a cabinet-maker. Since the 1950's he resided in Berkeley, California and painted around the Bay Area. There, he specialized in city scenes, rural scenes, seascapes and floral still lifes, done with the wet-into-wet watercolor painting style. Suzuki once said, “I feel that art has a place in enriching the life of humanity … Through my art, I try to strengthen that part of culture. And I feel that the arts should project the future of human society. To me, it cannot be non-objective or abstract in that sense.” He created a graphic work, “No More Hiroshimas,” and other peace posters for the American Friends Service Committee. Suzuki was a member of the politically active Graphic Arts Workshop from 1953 to 1963. Suzuki’s bold and imaginative use of color won him numerous awards, including two at the Society of Western Artists show at the De Young Museum in San Francisco. He served on the Berkeley Art Commission and was recognized by the City of Berkeley in 2010. Until recently, he continued to work at his studio on Grant Street in Berkeley, participating in such events as East Bay Open Studios and Berkeley Artisans Holiday Open Studios. His work is well exhibited, listed, and collected.

Artist: Lewis Suzuki

Lewis SuzukiAutumn Landscape with Barn, circa 1970

$935

Autumn Landscape with Barn

By Lewis Suzuki

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Lewis Suzuki (Japanese/American, 1920-2016) Title: Autumn Landscape With Barn Year: Circa 1970 Medium: Watercolor Paper: Watercolor pap...

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1970s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Mario DinonAntique Italian Modernist Sunset Seascape Framed Fauvist Watercolor Painting, 1940

$795

H 12 in W 22 in D 2 in

Antique Italian Modernist Sunset Seascape Framed Fauvist Watercolor Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Antique Italian modernist seascape painting. Watercolor on paper. Signed. Framed. Measuring 12 by 22 inches overall and 10 by 20 painting alone.

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1930s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Lin QingyiBeautiful Scenery Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 6 in W 11.5 in D 0.1 in

Beautiful Scenery Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Beautiful Scenery Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 6" x 11.5" x 0.1" inch (15 x 29 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed, ...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Romina MilanoSea Sponges and Algae, Abstract Marine Organic Painting, Green and Purple Pastel, 2025

$790

H 28 in W 40 in

Sea Sponges and Algae, Abstract Marine Organic Painting, Green and Purple Pastel

By Romina Milano

Located in Barcelona, ES

Sea Sponges and Algae is a luminous painting that celebrates the delicate beauty of marine life through a vibrant palette of pastels and soft organic forms. Inspired by the rhythmic ...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Gouache, Handmade Paper

Lin QingyiCorner of Countryside Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

Corner of Countryside Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Landscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Corner of Countryside Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch (...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lin QingyiBustling Ancient Town Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 6 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

Bustling Ancient Town Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Bustling Ancient Town Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 6" x 10.5" x 0.1" inch (15 x 27 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframe...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Song ShuyuStreets and Alleys Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting, 2014

$300

H 10.5 in W 7 in D 0.1 in

Streets and Alleys Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting

By Song Shuyu

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Song Shuyu Title: Streets and Alleys Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2014 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10.5" x 7" x 0.1" inch (27 x 18 x 0.1 cm) Presentation: Unframed,...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Song ShuyuWater Town Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting, 2017

$300

H 7 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

Water Town Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting

By Song Shuyu

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Song Shuyu Title: Water Town Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2017 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 10.5" x 0.1" inch (18 x 27 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Type: O...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lin QingyiAncient Town Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 0.1 in

Ancient Town Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Ancient Town Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10.5" x 10.5" x 0.1" inch (24 x 24 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Ty...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Song ShuyuThe Tranquility after Snow Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting, 2018

$300

H 10.5 in W 15 in D 0.1 in

The Tranquility after Snow Landscape Impressionism Original Watercolor Painting

By Song Shuyu

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Song Shuyu Title: The Tranquility after Snow Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2016 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 10.5" x 15" x 0.1" inch (28 x 37 x 0.1cm) Presentation: U...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lin QingyiClassical Grace Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 7 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

Classical Grace Cityscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Classical Grace Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch (18 x 19 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed, Typ...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lin QingyiA Tranquil Retreat Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 0.1 in

A Tranquil Retreat Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: A Tranquil Retreat Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7.5" x 7.5" x 0.1" inch (19 x 19 x 0.1cm) Presentation: Unframed,...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Lin QingyiSummer Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper, 2024

$350

H 7.5 in W 3.5 in D 0.1 in

Summer Landscape Watercolor Original Painting on Paper

By Lin Qingyi

Located in Granada Hills, CA

Landscape Watercolor Original Painting Artist: Lin Qingyi Title: Summer Medium: Watercolor on Paper Year: 2024 Style: Impressionism Dimensions: 7.5" x 3.5" x 0.1" inch ( 19x 9 x 0.1c...

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2010s Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Previously Available Items

Lewis SuzukiLewis Suzuki "Squatters in Manila" Original Watercolor C.1960, Circa 1960

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H 22.25 in W 28.25 in D 1 in

Lewis Suzuki "Squatters in Manila" Original Watercolor C.1960

By Lewis Suzuki

Located in San Francisco, CA

Lewis Suzuki "Squatters in Manila" Original Watercolor C.1960 Original watercolor on paper Dimensions 21" wide x 14" high The frame measures 28.25" wide x 22.25" high Signed in t...

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Mid-20th Century Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Watercolor

Lewis SuzukiCountry Barn Watercolor Landscape, 1979

Sold

H 15 in W 22.5 in D 0.07 in

Country Barn Watercolor Landscape

By Lewis Suzuki

Located in Soquel, CA

A vibrant rural watercolor scene by Lewis Suzuki (American, 1920-2016). Artist's signature "L. Suzuki" and chop lower left. Suzuki is considered an important figure in the watercolor...

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1970s American Impressionist Lewis Suzuki Paintings

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Watercolor, Rag Paper

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Find a wide variety of authentic Lewis Suzuki paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Lewis Suzuki in paint, watercolor, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Lewis Suzuki paintings, so small editions measuring 29 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Doris Warner, Chizuru Morii Kaplan, and Morris Katz. Lewis Suzuki paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $650 and tops out at $1,100, while the average work can sell for $875.