Previous   Next
Home » Images » 0066 Pictures From History » CPA0032506

Japan: 'Shonko, Ainu chieftain of Nokkamafu', Kakizaki Hakyo (1764-1826), 1790

Japan: 'Shonko, Ainu chieftain of Nokkamafu', Kakizaki Hakyo (1764-1826), 1790

Kakizaki Hakyo (June 25, 1764 - July 26, 1826) was a samurai artist from the Matsumae clan. His first artistic success was a group of 12 portraits called the Ishu Retsuzo. The portraits were of 12 Ainu chiefs from the northern area of Ezo, now Hokkaido.

Quick links to other images in this gallery: