early life and artistic career kishida ryūsei, a japanese painter, was born on june 23, 1891, and passed away on december 20, 1929. during his lifetime, he became renowned for his realistic yōga-style portraiture, as well as his nihonga paintings in the 1920s. artistic style and influences kishida's work is characterized by its blend of traditional japanese techniques with western influences. his yōga-style portraiture is notable for i…