Matsumura Gekkei
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Matsumura Gekkei, also known as Goshun, was a Japanese painter active in the late 18th century during the Edo period. He was a key figure in the establishment of the Shijō school of painting in Kyoto. This school was characterized by its naturalistic style, drawing inspiration from realism and incorporating elements learned from Western art and scientific studies. Gekkei's work, alongside his contemporaries, contributed to a more fluid and creative approach to painting during this era. The Shijō school's influence was significant in Kyoto during the Edo period and saw a revival in the Meiji period.123
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…by his pupils, among them Matsumura Gekkei, called Goshun, from whose residence on Fourth Street (Shijō), in Kyōto, the movement took its name. Among the most important artists associated with the school were Matsumura Keibun and Okamoto Toyohiko.
Read More…by his pupils, among them Matsumura Gekkei, called Goshun, from whose residence on Fourth Street (Shijō), in Kyōto, the movement took its name. Among the most important artists associated with the school were Matsumura Keibun and Okamoto Toyohiko.
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Japanese artPainting…of Ōkyo’s associates was Matsumura Goshun. Goshun’s career again suggests the increasingly fluid and creative disposition of Edo period ateliers. Originally a follower of the literati painter and poet Yosa Buson, Goshun, confounded by his master’s death and other personal setbacks, joined with Ōkyo. Goshun’s quick and witty brushwork adjusted…
Read More…of Ōkyo’s associates was Matsumura Goshun. Goshun’s career again suggests the increasingly fluid and creative disposition of Edo period ateliers. Originally a follower of the literati painter and poet Yosa Buson, Goshun, confounded by his master’s death and other personal setbacks, joined with Ōkyo. Goshun’s quick and witty brushwork adjusted…
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