Nakamura Gakuryō (1890–1969): A Pioneer of Nihonga Revival Gakuryō Nakamura (中村岳陵, Nakamura Gakuryō) (1890–1969) stands as a pivotal figure in the resurgence of *nihonga*, Japan’s traditional landscape painting style, during the Taisho and Showa eras. Born in Izu Prefecture, Shizuoka, he embarked on his artistic journey under the tutelage of Kawabe Mitate (1837–1905), absorbing foundational techniques from both the Rimpa and Tosa schools – a deliberate choice reflecting an understanding of art history’s cyclical patterns. This careful consideration of precedent underscored Nakamura's belief…