
The actor Kano Hinasuke I (Arashi Hinasuke) in the role of Kanshojo in the play Sugawara denju tenarai kagami (Sugawara Michizane and the Secrets of Calligraphy)
Catalogue
- Dimensions
- 31.8 × 13.7 cm (12 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- Ryûkôsai
Artist

Painting
Ryūkōsai Jokei was a painter, illustrator, and designer of ukiyo-e-style Japanese woodblock prints in Osaka, who was active from about 1777 to 1809. He was a student of Shitomi Kangetsu (1747–1797), who in turn was the son and pupil of Tsukioka Settei (1710–1786). Ryūkōsai is considered to be either the founder or one of the founders of the Osaka school of ukiyo-e. He is best known for his portraits of actors. His prints are mostly in the hosoban format.
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- Ryûkôsai
- Dimensions
- 31.8 × 13.7 cm (12 1/2 × 5 3/8 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-UNK-114702
Source
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
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