Takeuchi Tsunekichi (Seihō): Bridging Tradition and Innovation in Nihonga Painting Takeuchi Tsunekichi, also known as Takeuchi Seihō (竹内栖鳳; /takeɯᵝtɕiseːhoː/), stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese art—specifically within the *nihonga* genre. Born December 20, 1864, in Kyoto’s textile district, his life spanned the transformative eras of the Meiji and early Shōwa periods, leaving an indelible mark on artistic expressio…