Tiger by Itō Jakuchū The tiger has a rounded line and humorous face. The gesture licking its paw is a cute cat rather than a fierce animal. When Itō Jakuchū (1716-1800) drew this artwork in 1755, he just decided to devote himself in painting and handed the family business of the vegetable wholesaler. On the …
Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) Utagawa Kuniyoshi (歌川国芳) was one of the ukiyo-e artists who worked extensively as a member of Utagawa School, along with Hiroshige (広重) and Kunisada (国貞）. He established a unique world not found in other ukiyo-e artists. His talent of paint could be compared to Katsushika Hokusai(葛飾北斎）. And thorough the life, he was a totally opposite person …
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