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Hashimoto Kansetsu

1883 – 1945

Japanese painter

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About Hashimoto Kansetsu

Lived 1883 – 1945 (aged 61–62). Hashimoto Kansetsu was a Japanese painter.

Hashimoto Kansetsu (, November 10, 1883 – February 26, 1945) was a Japanese nihonga painter who was active in the Kyoto art world during the Showa and Taisho periods.

Life Old Monkey with Cherry in Autumn (1938)Born in Kobe, he was the son of the painter Hashimoto Kaikan, from whom he inherited a love of Chinese culture. He studied at Chikujokai, a private school established by the nihonga painter Takeuchi Seihō, but eventually withdrew due to differences of opinion. He visited Europe in 1921 and after that spent part of almost every year in China. Many of his paintings were inspired by Chinese scenery or Chinese classical literature.

His former residence in Kyoto is now a museum of his work called the Hakusasonso , or Hashimoto Kansetsu Memorial House.

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Important facts

Born
1883, Kobe
Birth century
Died
1945
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Imperial Household Artist
Also known as
Kansetsu Hashimoto, Hashimoto KWANSETSU, KWANSETSU Hashimoto

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hashimoto Kansetsu?

Japanese painter (1883-1945)

When was Hashimoto Kansetsu born?

Hashimoto Kansetsu was born in 1883 in Kobe.

When did Hashimoto Kansetsu die?

Hashimoto Kansetsu died in 1945.

What was Hashimoto Kansetsu's occupation?

Hashimoto Kansetsu was a painter.

What nationality was Hashimoto Kansetsu?

Hashimoto Kansetsu was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hashimoto Kansetsu

· Wikidata: Q3128088

· DBpedia: Hashimoto Kansetsu

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