Nanga painter.Born in Mito.Son of the samurai Suiken,a noted Confucian scholar and historian,who directed the academy of literature founded by the Mito branch of the Tokugawa family.Pupil of Tani Buncho and Tanke Gessen;also studied Ming and Ch'ing paintings.Intimate friend of Tsubaki Chinzan and Watanabe Kaza ...click for details
Nanga painter.Born in Nagoya;son of a doctor.Protege of Kamiya Ten'yu,a wealthy collector of Chinese paintings in Nagoya. At 20 established his own studio,living frugally in a small temple. Interested in classical literature; move ...click for details
Kawamura Bumpo(1779-1821)
Kishi painter.Lived in Kyoto.Pupil of Kishi Ganku,following his rather independent style.Also a haiku poet,producing many haiga.Painted landscapes,figures, kachoga; produced highly original illustrated books, such as Bumpo Gafu and Bumpo Sansui Gafu.His style was much influenced by the Chinese school. ...click for details
Japanese style painter.Graduated in 1915 from the Kyoto College of Fine Arts,habing studied unnder Kawakita Kaho.Exhibied with the Kokugakai from 1918 ,becoming a member in 1926.Later showed with the Teiten. ...click for details
Japanese style painter.Graduated in 1915 from the Kyoto College of Fine Arts,habing studied unnder Kawakita Kaho.Exhibied with the Kokugakai from 1918 ,becoming a member in 1926.Later showed with the Teiten. ...click for details
Nanga painter,calligrapher.Born and lived in Kyoto.In 1742 took name of Taiga;in 1746 married the painter Gyokuran.First studied Tosa painting ,but was soon drawn to the nanga school;studied with Yanagisawa Kien and Sakaki Hyakusen ,learning f ...click for details
Kawamura Bumpo
Kishi painter.Lived in Kyoto.Pupil of Kishi Ganku,following his rather independent style.Also a haiku poet,producing many haiga.Painted landscapes,figures, kachoga; produced highly original illustrated books, such as Bumpo Gafu and Bumpo Sansui Gafu.His style was much influenced by the Chinese school. ...click for details
