Modern
koun itagaki
Born 1880
Died 1939
Koun Itagaki: A Pioneer of Japanese Landscape Painting
Koun Itagaki (伊藤 若冲, 1716–1800) stands as a monumental figure in Edo-period Japanese art, recognized primarily for his breathtaking landscapes—particularly those depicting birds and blossoms—that profoundly influenced subsequent generations of painters. Born into a family of Confucian scholars in Kyoto, Itagaki’s artistic journey began modestly but swiftly ascended to unparalleled…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through koun itagaki's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
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Thumbnails — Dated Works
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Colour Band — Movement Drift
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