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Tomioka Tessaii
Artist from France
Tomioka Tessai (富岡 鉄斎; 25 January 1836 or 27 January 1837 – 31 December 1924) was the pseudonym for a painter and calligrapher in imperial Japan. He is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition and one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. His real name was Yusuke, which he later changed to Hyakuren.
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Tomioka Tessaii
Artist from France
Tomioka Tessai (富岡 鉄斎; 25 January 1836 or 27 January 1837 – 31 December 1924) was the pseudonym for a painter and calligrapher in imperial Japan. He is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition and one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. His real name was Yusuke, which he later changed to Hyakuren.
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Abe-no-Nakamaro Writing a Nostalgic Poem while Viewing the Moon
Painting by Tomioka Tessaii
20 x 100 cm • Paper, Mascara, Paint
About the artist
Tomioka Tessaii
Artist from France
Tomioka Tessai (富岡 鉄斎; 25 January 1836 or 27 January 1837 – 31 December 1924) was the pseudonym for a painter and calligrapher in imperial Japan. He is regarded as the last major artist in the Bunjinga tradition and one of the first major artists of the Nihonga style. His real name was Yusuke, which he later changed to Hyakuren.
Porcelain Seal with the Inscription ‘Jyu（Longevity）’（Tea Ceremony Kettle Lid Rest）
by Tomioka Tessaii
Not Available • 4.5 × 4.8 cm
Incense Burner with Chrysanthemum Design in Underglaze Blue
by Tomioka Tessaii
Not Available • 6.7 × 6.3 cm
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