The Enigmatic Brush of Kawamata Tsunemasa Kawamata Tsunemasa (川又 常正), a name whispered among connoisseurs of early ukiyo-e, remains a somewhat elusive figure in the vibrant landscape of Edo period art. Born in Tokyo, Japan – though precise dates elude us – Tsunemasa flourished during the Genbun era (1736–41) and potentially into the Meiwa period (1764–72). Unlike many artists whose legacies are cemented by prolific woodblock print pro…