About Shikō Imamura
Lived 1880 – 1916 (aged 35–36). Shikō Imamura was a Japanese painter.
was a Japanese artist whose work is featured at the Yokohama Museum of Art.
He was regarded of one of the fathers of New Nihonga, and is known for he quote to his students "I break the Old Nihonga, You should follow me and build New Nihonga."
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Who was Shikō Imamura?
Japanese artist (1880-1916)
When was Shikō Imamura born?
Shikō Imamura was born in 1880 in Yokohama.
When did Shikō Imamura die?
Shikō Imamura died in 1916.
What was Shikō Imamura's occupation?
Shikō Imamura was a painter.
What nationality was Shikō Imamura?
Shikō Imamura was Japanese.
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