Kokei Kobayashi (小林古径, Kobayashi Kokei, February 11, 1883 – March 3, 1957) was a Japanese Nihonga painter.[1]

Biography

He became an orphan early in his life, at the age of 17 he moved to Tokyo and studied traditional Japanese painting at Kajita Hanko.[2] Later he became one of the most notable members in the Restored Japan Academy of Art.[3]

Initially, he painted traditional subject matter ("Taketori monogatari"-1914 as an example) but later he continued with still life and contemporary scenes. His famous works include: "Amida-dō" (1914), "Ideyu" (1918) and "Kami" (1931).[3]

He was friends with Tamako Kataoka (1905–2008).

He was awarded the Order of Culture.

Works

  • Fruit (1910)
    Fruit (1910)
  • In the Bath (1918)
    In the Bath (1918)
  • Magnolia Tree (1919)
    Magnolia Tree (1919)
  • Hair (Unknown Date)
    Hair (Unknown Date)
  • Turkey (1928)
    Turkey (1928)
  • White flowers and bird (1930s)
    White flowers and bird (1930s)
  • "Cherry Blossom" (1930s)
    "Cherry Blossom" (1930s)
  • Crane (1928)
    Crane (1928)

See also

References

  1. ^ "Kobayashi Kokei | Japanese painter".
  2. ^ "梶田半古(かじた・はんこ)とは？ 意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  3. ^ a b "Kobayashi Kokei | Ukiyo-e, Woodblock Prints, Landscapes | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2023-12-21.

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