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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…

Hiroshige is known as the “artist of rain, snow, and mist”. Born as Ando Tokutaro, he was to follow the career of his father as a fire watchman. In 1811, he was a pupil of Toyohiro. In 1812, he officially became accepted into the Utagawa School. …

Hiroshige is known as the “artist of rain, snow, and mist”. Born as Ando Tokutaro, he was to follow the career of his father as a fire watchman. In 1811, he was a pupil of Toyohiro. In 1812, he officially became accepted into the Utagawa School. …

The most prominent illustrator in the 18th century. Sukenobu had an extensive background in traditional Kano and Tosa schools. He later turned to the Ukiyo-e style. His mature style, which emphasizes spatial unity between the figures and the…

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.…

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…