Hashimoto Kansetsu: A Life Dedicated to Nihonga Born: November 10, 1883, Kobe, Japan Died: February 26, 1945 Nationality: Japanese Artistic Movement: Nihonga Early Life and Training Hashimoto Kansetsu was born into a family of artists; his father, Hashimoto Kaikan, was also a painter. This upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for art and Chinese culture. He initially studied at Chikujokai, a private school…