About Fujiwara no Takanobu
Lived 1142 – 1205 (aged 62–63). Fujiwara no Takanobu was a Japanese painter and waka poet.
Fujiwara no Takanobu (1142–1205) was one of the leading Japanese portrait artists of his day.
Life and career Takanobu was born in Kyoto, and was the half-brother of Fujiwara no Sadaie, one of Japan's greatest poets. Takanobu specialized in nise-e (“likeness picture”) portraits, except instead of painting on small-size paper Takanobu painted on scrolls over a meter in height and width. Only three of his works have survived, the most notable is of Minamoto no Yoritomo, the founder of the Kamakura government.
Legacy Takanobu's son Nobuzane carried on the family tradition of painting.
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Who was Fujiwara no Takanobu?
Japanese portrait artist and poet (1142-1205)
When was Fujiwara no Takanobu born?
Fujiwara no Takanobu was born in 1142 in Kyoto.
When did Fujiwara no Takanobu die?
Fujiwara no Takanobu died on 19 March 1205.
What was Fujiwara no Takanobu's occupation?
Fujiwara no Takanobu was a painter and waka poet.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Takanobu?
Fujiwara no Takanobu was Japanese.
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