early life and training kishi chikudō, a renowned japanese artist, was born in hikone (shiga prefecture) in 1826. he began his artistic journey under the guidance of nakajima antai, a kanō master, until he moved to kyoto in 1842. there, he became a pupil of kanō eigaku and later, in 1843, of kishi genshō, the third head of the kishi school. rise to prominence kishi chikudō's dedication and talent led him to become the fourth head of the kishi school in 1857. this significant appointment marked the beginning of his illustrious career, which would eventually lead to his appointment as an imperi…