About Takamura Kōun
Lived 1852 – 1934 (aged 82). Takamura Kōun was a Japanese sculptor.
was a Japanese sculptor who exerted himself for the modernization of wood carving and a professor of Tokyo School of Fine Arts, who dedicated himself to the education of the future generations.
Life and career Born in Tokyo he created the bronze statue of Saigō Takamori, completed in 1898, which stands in Ueno Park in Tokyo. He is also the author of the statue of Kusunoki Masahige which stands in front of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.
He studied under Takmura Tōun (高村東雲), a sculptor of Buddhist statues, whose elder sister became Kōun's adoptive parent.
One of his representative works is "Aged Monkey" (Rōen).
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Who was Takamura Kōun?
Japanese sculptor (1852–1934)
When was Takamura Kōun born?
Takamura Kōun was born on 8 March 1852 in Shitaya.
When did Takamura Kōun die?
Takamura Kōun died on 10 October 1934 in Hongō-ku.
What was Takamura Kōun's occupation?
Takamura Kōun was a sculptor.
What nationality was Takamura Kōun?
Takamura Kōun was Japanese.
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