Tenshō Shūbun

Tenshō Shūbun (1414–1463) was a Japanese painter and buddhist monk.

Also recorded as Tensho Shubun; Tenshou Shuubun; Shūbun.

Tenshō Shūbun in brief

Born
1414
Died
1463
Known for
painter and buddhist monk
Contents

Overview

Born in 1414, died at Kyoto in 1463.

In detail

training under Josetsu is recorded. Ten-Ō Sōtan is recorded as having studied under Tenshō Shūbun.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Kyoto. Employment is recorded with Shōkoku-ji Temple.

Works named in the authority record are Hue of the Water, Light on the Peaks and Reading in a Bamboo Grove.

Work by Tenshō Shūbun is recorded in the collections of Cleveland Museum of Art, Seattle Art Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Nara National Museum and Tokyo National Museum.

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.

    “Tenshō Shūbun”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2706164: Tenshō Shūbun

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