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Ippo is best known for his recreation of Itcho's work. He studied under Kuno Yasunobu, and gained fame for creating a style somewhere between the Kano (a Japanese style based on Chinese Tradition) and Ukiyo-e traditions. Ippo's work reflects a more…

Settan's early book illustrations evidence an influence from his masters, the literati painters Tani Buncho and Sakai Hoitsu. However, in his finest work, Settan depends more on Hokusai's style of the Kyowa period to render figures and perspectives.…

This woodblock print depicts serene figures applied in the half length portrait style on (okubi-e), this style was developed by Utamaro in 1791. It focuses attention to facial expression and demeanor to disclose more perfectly the inner beauty and…

Hokusai began his art career as an apprentice for a woodblock engraver between the ages of 15 to 18. He became a pupil of Katsukawa Shunsho in 1778. The first publication of his work came out 8 months after his studies. His goal was to depict the…

Hokusai began his art career as an apprentice for a woodblock engraver between the ages of 15 to 18. He became a pupil of Katsukawa Shunsho in 1778. The first publication of his work came out 8 months after his studies. His goal was to depict the…

Hokusai began his art career as an apprentice for a woodblock engraver between the ages of 15 to 18. He became a pupil of Katsukawa Shunsho in 1778. The first publication of his work came out 8 months after his studies. His goal was to depict the…