About Kokei Kobayashi
Lived 1883 – 1957 (aged 74). Kokei Kobayashi was a Japanese painter.
was a Japanese Nihonga painter.
Biography 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. Later he became one of the most notable members in the Restored Japan Academy of Art.
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).
He was friends with Tamako Kataoka (1905–2008).
He was awarded the Order of Culture.
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Who was Kokei Kobayashi?
Japanese painter (1883-1957)
When was Kokei Kobayashi born?
Kokei Kobayashi was born on 11 February 1883 in Jōetsu-shi.
When did Kokei Kobayashi die?
Kokei Kobayashi died on 3 April 1957 in Tokyo.
What was Kokei Kobayashi's occupation?
Kokei Kobayashi was a painter.
What nationality was Kokei Kobayashi?
Kokei Kobayashi was Japanese.
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