Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1798 to 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting, and a member of the Utagawa school. His subjects ranged across landscapes, women, Kabuki actors, cats and mythical animals, and he is especially known for depictions of the battles of legendary samurai heroes; his artwork incorporated aspects of Western representation into landscape painting and caricature.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese: 歌川 国芳, [ɯ̟ta̠ɡa̠β̞a̠ kɯ̟ɲ̟iꜜjo̞ɕi]; 1 January 1798 - 14 April 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.
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He was officially admitted to Toyokuni's studio in 1811, and became one of his chief pupils.
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Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese: 歌川 国芳, [ɯ̟ta̠ɡa̠β̞a̠ kɯ̟ɲ̟iꜜjo̞ɕi]; 1 January 1798-14 April 1861) was one of the last great masters of the Japanese ukiyo-e style of woodblock prints and painting.
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