Itō Shinsui

Itō Shinsui (1898–1972) was a Japanese painter, printmaker and xylographer.

Also recorded as Shinsui Itō; Hajime Itō; Shikuntei Shinsui; Shen-shui I-tung; Hajime; Ito Shinsui.

Overview

Born at Tokyo in 1898, died at Tokyo in 1972.

In detail

training under Kiyokata Kaburaki is recorded. the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is painting. The authority associates the name with Nihonga.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Japan.

Work by Itō Shinsui is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Minneapolis Institute of Art, National Museum of World Cultures and Yale University Art Gallery.

Distinctions recorded are Living National Treasure of Japan and Japan Art Academy Prize.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Shinsui Itō”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2060569: Itō Shinsui

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