Keisai Eisen
1790-1848
- Description
- A disciple of Kano Hakukeisai. Thereafter, he learned ukiyo-e (pictures of the floating world) from Kikukawa Eizan. In addition to bijin-ga (pictures of beautiful women) he also worked on landscapes. He also left behind light fiction and essay works.
- Active period
- late Bunka era(1804-18)-late Koka era(1844-48)
- Other Name(s)
- Ikeda Eisen, Ippitsuan Kako, Kikukawa Eisen, Kokushunro
Artist:Portrait of Eisen and Yukimaro by Eisen
Source:Edo Makki no Ukiyoe
