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Torii Kiyonaga

Torii Kiyonaga (1752–1815) was a Japanese xylographer, artist and painter.

Also recorded as Shinsuke; Kiyonaga Seki; Kiyonaga; Shirakoya Ichibei; Kiyonaga Torii; Sekiguchi.

Overview

Born at Edo in 1752, died at Edo in 1815.

In detail

training under Torii Kiyomitsu is recorded. Torii Kiyomoto II is recorded as having studied under Torii Kiyonaga. the recorded working language is Japanese.

The field of work recorded is visual arts and wood engraving technique. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are yakusha-e and bijin-ga. The authority associates the name with Torii school.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Japan.

Work by Torii Kiyonaga is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery and Finnish National Gallery.

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

    “Torii Kiyonaga”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q427642: Torii Kiyonaga

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