About Kunisawa Shinkurō
Lived 1848 – 1877 (aged 29). Kunisawa Shinkurō was a Japanese painter.
(1848–1877) was a pioneer of Western-style painting in early Meiji Japan. Born to a retainer of the Tosa Domain, he studied in England under John Edgar Williams, before opening the art school in 1874, upon his return to Japan. His students include , , (1831~1915) and Asai Chū.
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Who was Kunisawa Shinkurō?
painter (1848-1877)
When was Kunisawa Shinkurō born?
Kunisawa Shinkurō was born on 27 January 1848.
When did Kunisawa Shinkurō die?
Kunisawa Shinkurō died on 12 March 1877.
What was Kunisawa Shinkurō's occupation?
Kunisawa Shinkurō was a painter.
What nationality was Kunisawa Shinkurō?
Kunisawa Shinkurō was Japanese.
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