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Katori Nahiko

1723 – 1782

Katori Nahiko
Early Modern
Early Modern

Katori Nahiko

Born 1723 Died 1782

Katori Nahiko: Echoes of Kyoto and the Soulful Depiction of Fish Katori Nahiko (楫取魚彦, Nabiko), born April 6th, 1723, in Sawara, Japan, stands as a singular figure within the mid-Edo period’s artistic landscape—a philosopher, poet, and painter whose oeuvre embodies both intellectual rigor and profound aesthetic sensitivity. His life unfolded against the backdrop of a rapidly changing nation grappling with Western influence, yet he stea…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Katori Nahiko'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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