Tawara Sōtatsu

Tawara Sōtatsu (1570–1643) was a Japanese painter.

Also recorded as Nonomura; Inen; Sōtatsu Tawaraya; Sōtatsu; Kitagawa; Taiseiken.

Tawara Sōtatsu in brief

Born
1570
Died
1643
Known for
painter
Place of birth
Kyoto
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Overview

Born at Kyoto in 1570, died at Japan in 1643.

In detail

The field of work recorded is painting and visual arts. The authority associates the name with Rimpa school.

Works named in the authority record are The Gods of Wind and Thunder, Waterfowls in Lotus Pond, Scenes from Sekiya (The Barrier Gate) and Miotsukushi (Channel Markers) chapters of The Tale of Genji and Waves at Matsushima.

Work by Tawara Sōtatsu is recorded in the collections of Art Institute of Chicago, National Gallery of Victoria, Cleveland Museum of Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Freer Gallery of Art.

Sources

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

  1. 1.

    “Tawaraya Sōtatsu”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1281252: Tawara Sōtatsu

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