The Soul of Nihonga: The Life and Legacy of Tomita Keisen In the delicate interplay of light and mineral pigment, the works of Tomita Keisen (1879–1936) offer a window into a Japan caught between the weight of ancient tradition and the dawn of modernity. Born in Fukuoka, Keisen’s early life was rooted in a world of meticulous craftsmanship, shaped by his family's heritage as restaurateurs. This foundational appreciation for precision…