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Kokei Kobayashi 
Summary
Kokei Kobayashi (小林古径, Kobayashi Kokei, February 11, 1883 – March 3, 1957) was a Japanese Nihonga painter.[1]
Kokei Kobayashi | |
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 circa 1953 | |
| Born | Shigeru Kobayashi February 11, 1883 Takada, Niigata Prefecture, Japan |
| Died | April 3, 1957 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Education | Kajita, Hanko |
| Known for | Painter |
| Movement | Nihonga |
| Awards | Order of Culture(1950), Person of Cultural Merit(1951) |
Biography edit
He became an orphan early in his life, at the age of 17 he moved to Tokyo and studied traditional Japanese painting at Kajita Hanko.[2] Later he became one of the most notable members in the Restored Japan Academy of Art.[3]
Initially, he painted traditional subject matter ("Taketori monogatari"-1914 as an example) but later he continued with still life and contemporary scenes. His famous works include: "Amida-dō" (1914), "Ideyu" (1918) and "Kami" (1931).[3]
He was friends with Tamako Kataoka (1905–2008).
He was awarded the Order of Culture.
Works edit
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Fruit (1910) -
In the Bath (1918) -
Magnolia Tree (1919) -
Hair (Unknown Date) -
Turkey (1928) -
White flowers and bird (1930s) -
"Cherry Blossom" (1930s) -
Crane (1928)
See also edit
- Seison Maeda (1885–1977), one of the leading Nihonga painters
- List of Nihonga painters
References edit
External links edit
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