19th Century

kawamura kiyoo

Born 1852 Died 1934

Kawamura Kiyoo: Bridging East and West in Landscape Painting Kawamura Kiyoo (河村清雄) (1852–1934) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese yōga art—Western-style painting—marking a crucial juncture between traditional aesthetics and burgeoning modernity. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), he embarked on an artistic journey shaped by early exposure to Sumiyoshi Naiki’s teachings and honed under Tanomura Chokunyū's guidance, establishing a foundation for his distinctive style. His fascination with Western art began during his studies abroad in the United States in 1871, fueled by subsequent ex…

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kawamura kiyoo

1852 - 1934

The Subject Atlas

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