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ogawa shomin

1847 – 1891

ogawa shomin
19th Century
19th Century

ogawa shomin

Born 1847 Died 1891

A Pioneer of Maki-e: The Life and Legacy of Ogawa Shomin Ogawa Shomin, born in Edo (modern Tokyo) in 1847, emerged as a pivotal figure in the world of Japanese lacquer art during a period of rapid transformation. His life coincided with the late Edo period and the early Meiji era, a time when Japan transitioned from centuries of isolation to active engagement with the West. This dynamic shift profoundly influenced Shomin’s artistic pa…

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Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through ogawa shomin'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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