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Scene from The Kōrin Picture Book (Volume 2)
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Ogata Korin (1658-1716) was one of the most admired artists of Rimpa, or "decorative school painting." These books by the charming later-generation Rimpa artist Hochu record Korin's inventive designs.
| Artist / Maker | Nakamura Hōchū |
|---|---|
| Date | 1800s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Edo period (1615–1868) |
| Medium | color woodblock printed book |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Bound Volume |
About the Artist
BiographyNakamura Hōchū (1790–1818) — Japanese painter in late 17th century. (1790–1818).Nakamura Hōchū worked as painter and draftsperson and is associated with Japan. Their documented life spans the years 1790 to 1818, born in Kyoto, died in Ōsaka.Disciplinespainter, draftspersonBorn1790, KyotoDied1818, ŌsakaNationalityJapanSources: Wikidata Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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