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Santō Kyōden

Santō Kyōden was a Japanese poet, writer, essayist, painter and artist (1761–1816). He was born in Kiba.

Also recorded as Kyōden · Denzō · Seiseisai · Seisai, Santō Kyōden Rissai

Santō Kyōden

Japan; Illustrated book; Illustrated Books

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Born
1761 · Kiba.
Died
1816
Nationality
Japan
Occupation
poet · writer · essayist · painter · artist
Fields
ukiyo-e · poetry
Known for
Edo umare uwakino kabayaki · Jidai sewa nichō tsuzumi
Languages
Japanese

In this article

  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Archives and collections
  3. 03Bibliography and scholarly literature
  4. 04Notes, references and evidence

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