About Miyagawa Chōki
Miyagawa Chōki was a painter and ukiyo-e artist.
Miyagawa Chōki (, birth and death dates unknown) was a Japanese artist active in the early 17th century who specialized in ukiyo-e .
Life and work
No biographical details of Chōki survive. He was a follower of Miyagawa Chōshun, and considered Chōshun's leading pupil.
Chōki's surviving works come from the Kyōhō (1716–1736) to the Kanpō eras; most are from Kyōhō. These paintings follow the style of Chōshun in depicting the tastes of the time in fine detail. The majority are set in the pleasure districts.
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Who was Miyagawa Chōki?
17th-century Japanese ukiyo-e artist
What was Miyagawa Chōki's occupation?
Miyagawa Chōki was a painter and ukiyo-e artist.
What nationality was Miyagawa Chōki?
Miyagawa Chōki's recorded nationality: Tokugawa shogunate.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Miyagawa Chōki. https://biography.guide/miyagawa-choki/
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