About Hasegawa Settan
Lived 1778 – 1843 (aged 64–65). Hasegawa Settan was a Japanese printmaker.
Hasegawa Settan (長谷川雪旦, 1778–1843) was a Japanese artist who lived during the late Edo period, born in Edo.
His given name was Munehide (宗秀), and his art-name was Gengakusai Ichiyōsai (巌岳斎 一陽庵). He was commonly called Gotō Uzaemon (後藤右衛門). He was originally a wood sculptor and he carved the woodblocks for many ukiyo-e prints. The Edo meisho zue, an illustrated catalogue of the sights of Edo for which he provided in the woodcuts, is one of his major works. For his artistic accomplishments, Hasegawa Settan was awarded the honorary Buddhist title Hokkyō (法橋 "Bridge of the Dharma").
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Who was Hasegawa Settan?
Japanese artist (1778-1843)
When was Hasegawa Settan born?
Hasegawa Settan was born in 1778 in Okachimachi.
When did Hasegawa Settan die?
Hasegawa Settan died on 26 February 1843.
What was Hasegawa Settan's occupation?
Hasegawa Settan was a printmaker.
What nationality was Hasegawa Settan?
Hasegawa Settan was Japanese.
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