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      Iten Sōsei

      1472 - 1554

      At a glance

      • Nationality: Japan
      • Copyright status: Public domain
      • Died: 1554
      • Top 3 works: Pair of hanging scrolls (Kanzan and Jittoku)
      • Works on this site: 1
      • Born: 1472, Japan

      The Life and Work of Iten Sōsei

      Iten Sōsei was a Japanese painter, Buddhist monk, and calligrapher who lived from 1472 to 1554. His life and artistic contributions are rooted in the traditions of Japan, where he practiced his various crafts.

      The artist's legacy is represented in the following work held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art:

      Questions & Answers

      How many artworks by Iten Sōsei are available to browse?

      You can browse 1 artwork by Iten Sōsei on the All Artworks page.

      How is Iten Sōsei's career divided into periods?

      Iten Sōsei's career unfolds period by period on the artist's Chronicle page: a horizontal timeline of the artworks, grouped into career-period chapters.

      Is there a 3D virtual tour of Iten Sōsei's works?

      Iten Sōsei's artworks can be seen in a 3D gallery on the artist's 3D Museum page.

      Where can I see Iten Sōsei's artworks arranged by atmosphere?

      The Mood Room of Iten Sōsei is a page that arranges the artist's artworks by mood.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      In which country was Iten Sōsei born?
      Question 2:
      What were the occupations of Iten Sōsei?
      Question 3:
      In what year was Iten Sōsei born?
      Question 4:
      Which collection holds the work 'Pair of hanging scrolls (Kanzan and Jittoku)'?
      Question 5:
      In what year did Iten Sōsei die?