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      Kitamuki Unchiku

      1623 - 1703

      At a glance

      • Died: 1703
      • Lifespan: 80 years
      • Also known as: 北向雲竹
      • Born: 1623, Kyōto, Japan
      • Nationality: Japan
      • Art period: Early Modern

      The Life and Work of Kitamuki Unchiku

      Born in Kyōto, Japan, Kitamuki Unchiku was a calligrapher who lived through the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His artistic legacy is preserved in works such as Dragon and Tiger, a piece dating to 1650. This specific work is held within the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

      Questions & Answers

      Can I browse Kitamuki Unchiku's works by movement?

      The movements Kitamuki Unchiku worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

      How do I find works by Kitamuki Unchiku in a specific palette?

      Kitamuki Unchiku's works can be browsed by color palette on the artist's By Palettes page.

      Which artworks by Kitamuki Unchiku are the most viewed?

      Statistics about Kitamuki Unchiku's works are available on the artist's Stats page.

      Where are Kitamuki Unchiku's artworks mapped by subject?

      Kitamuki Unchiku's works can be explored by subject on the artist's Subject Atlas page.

      A little quiz

      There is only one correct answer for each question.

      Question 1:
      In which city was Kitamuki Unchiku born?
      Question 2:
      What was Kitamuki Unchiku's occupation?
      Question 3:
      In what year was the work 'Dragon and Tiger' created?
      Question 4:
      Which collection holds a work by Kitamuki Unchiku in our catalog?
      Question 5:
      In what year did Kitamuki Unchiku die?