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Kawanabe Kyosai
Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) was a prolific Japanese artist known for his versatility and exuberant style. Trained in both the traditional Kano school and ukiyo-e, Kyosai excelled in painting, printmaking, and caricature. His works range from satirical and humorous sketches to detailed and dynamic depictions of mythical and supernatural subjects. Kyosai's keen eye for social commentary and his spirited brushwork made him a distinctive figure in the Meiji period. Despite facing censorship and political challenges, his art remained vibrant and influential.
Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) was a prolific Japanese artist known for his versatility and exuberant style. Trained in both the traditional Kano school and ukiyo-e, Kyosai ex...
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Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-1889) was a prolific Japanese artist known for his versatility and exuberant style. Trained in both the traditional Kano school and ukiyo-e, Kyosai excelled in painting, printmaking, and caricature. His works range from satirical and humorous sketches to detailed and dynamic depictions of mythical and supernatural subjects. Kyosai's keen eye for social commentary and his spirited brushwork made him a distinctive figure in the Meiji period. Despite facing censorship and political challenges, his art remained vibrant and influential.
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Frog & Tortoise
Scene from the Kabuki Play, Nikki Danjo
Women
Jurojin & Deer
Tenth Month
Ono no Komachi
Okuda Sademon Yukitaka
Ninth Month
Geese
Caged Rooster
Folio from an Album of Miscellaneous Drawings
Fishes
Fifth Month
Eighth Month
Daruma
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Daikoku
Cat with Mouse
Two Children Playing with Goldfish
Famous Elephants at Play
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