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matsumura goshun

1752 – 1811

matsumura goshun
Early Modern
Early Modern

matsumura goshun

Born 1752 Died 1811 Works span 1780–1790

Matsumura Goshun: Bridging Literati Tradition and Maruyama Realism Matsumura Goshun (1752-1811), often referred to as Matsumura Gekkei, stands as a pivotal figure in Japanese painting during the Edo period. He wasn’t merely a painter; he was a foundational architect of the Shijō school, a unique artistic lineage that skillfully blended the contemplative elegance of literati painting with the burgeoning realism championed by Maruyama Ō…

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dated works
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chapters
1780
first work
1790
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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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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