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Reisai Gukyoku

Born 1363 Died 1452

Reisai Gukyoku: A Silent Voice of Zen Reisai Gukyoku (approximately 1369 – 1452), a Japanese Buddhist monk painter, stands as an enigmatic figure within the artistic landscape of Nanbokuchō period Japan. Though his life remains shrouded in relative obscurity compared to contemporaries like Sesshu Toyokuni or Kano Hanshi, Gukyoku’s contribution to Zen calligraphy and scroll painting is undeniable—a testament to understated elegance and…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Reisai Gukyoku's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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