Kobayashi Kiyochika Minamotono Tametomo, History of Japan
Item No | A1-97-217 |
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Title | Minamotono Tametomo, History of Japan |
Artist | Kobayashi Kiyochika |
Date | 1884 |
Condition | Trimmed,Backed |
Size | 69×35.5cm |
Price | $544.78 |
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Kobayashi Kiyochika
1847-1915
Ukiyoe painter. Also referred to as Hoensha, Shinseiro, and others as Betsugo. He didn’t have any particular mentor, but made a friendship with Shimooka Renjo and Kawanabe Kyosai , and also being on close terms with Shibata Zeshin. In 1874 approx., he had a chance to learn the western -style painting under Wirgman, which enabled him to invent Kosenga, a new style of multi-color prints taking in the western -style painting’s technique. He also handled caricature, and in his latest years, left many autographs.