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C1886
Chodensu
Artist:
Inoue Yasuji (Tankei) (1864 - 1889)
Depicts Chodensu (also known as Muso Kokushi), the famous 13th century ink painter and Zen priest sternly looking at his disciple Kikuchi Myōtaku painting a picture of the deity Fudo My0-0. Initially opposed to Kikuchi Myōoaku’s painting, he relented when … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Chodensu
Date:
C1886
Artist:
Inoue Yasuji (Tankei) (1864 - 1889)
Condition:
In good condition
Technique:
Wood block
Image Size:
240mm
x 360mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1886
Description:
Depicts Chodensu (also known as Muso Kokushi), the famous 13th century ink painter and Zen priest sternly looking at his disciple Kikuchi Myōtaku painting a picture of the deity Fudo My0-0. Initially opposed to Kikuchi Myōoaku’s painting, he relented when he realized Myotaku’s talent.
From the series, Kyodo Risshi no Moto, (Instructive Models of Lofty Ambition)
Biography:
Inoue Yasuji (1864-1889)
Also known as Inoue Tankei and Inoue Yasujiro.
Received the art name Tankei from the publisher Matsuki in 1884. Yasuji was a student of Kiyochika Kobayashi. Although extremely talented he tragically died at the age of twenty five.
Little other biographical information exists on him.
