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Takeuchi Seihō

Takeuchi Seihō was a Japanese painter (1864–1942). He was born in Kyoto and died in Yugawara.

Also recorded as Seihō Takeuchi · Takeuchi Tsunekichi · Kachu-an · Takeuchi Seiho

Identity and origins

Takeuchi Seihō studied at Kyoto City University of Arts. Training under Kōno Bairei is recorded. Nishiyama Suisho, Goun Nishimura and Tsuchida Bakusen are recorded as having studied under Takeuchi Seihō. The recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is painting and Nihonga.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Japan. Employment is recorded with Kyoto City University of Arts. Positions recorded include Imperial Household Artist.

Works named in the authority record are Rain over the city.

Work by Takeuchi Seihō is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, National Museum of World Cultures, Cincinnati Art Museum, Yale University Art Gallery and Seattle Art Museum.

Distinctions recorded are Order of Culture.

The authorities additionally record the headings Seihō Takeuchi, Takeuchi Tsunekichi, Kachu-an, Takeuchi Seiho and Takeuchi Seihou. His recorded language was Japanese.

One child is recorded: Itsu Takeuchi.

Career and activity

Takeuchi Seihō worked in painting and Nihonga. His work is associated with Nihonga.

He was employed by Kyoto City University of Arts. Recorded position is Imperial Household Artist. He belonged to Japan Art Academy. He worked at Japan.

Dated record

Life and career

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  1. 1864

    Takeuchi Seihō was born in 1864 at Kyoto.

  2. 1942

    Takeuchi Seihō died in 1942 at Yugawara.

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Places

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  • Kyoto
Birth
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  • Yugawara

    Death place

Where the work is held

Recognition and collections

Takeuchi Seihō received Order of Culture.

Citations

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Further particulars

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Takeuchi Seihō studied at Kyoto City University of Arts. He trained under Kōno Bairei.

Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 18 August 2026.

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