International contemporary art platform01.03.1716–27.10.1800
Itō Jakuchū
Itō Jakuchū (伊藤若冲, March 1, 1716 – October 27, 1800) was a Japanese artist of the Edo period, born at Nishiki Market. Throughout his life, he created numerous artworks employing traditional painting techniques. His work was marked by eccentricity and a focus on the depiction of living creatures—animals, flowers, and birds—to which he imparted an exotic…
Biography
Itō Jakuchū (伊藤若冲, March 1, 1716 – October 27, 1800) was a Japanese artist of the Edo period, born at Nishiki Market. Throughout his life, he created numerous artworks employing traditional painting techniques. His work was marked by eccentricity and a focus on the depiction of living creatures—animals, flowers, and birds—to which he imparted an exotic expressiveness. Notable pieces include "Cranes," "Roosters and Hens," and "The Colorful World of Living Creatures." In addition to his artistic pursuits, Itō Jakuchū also engaged in wholesale trade and sold vegetables. He passed away on October 27, 1800, at the Mampuku-ji temple.
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ИИ-стилизация на основе открытого изображения: Kubota Beisen; Wikimedia Commons; Public domain.
