Kitao Shigemasa

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A Shigemasa, non-geisha, painting
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A Shigemasa, non-geisha, painting

Kitao Shigemasa (1739-1820) was a Japanese ukiyo-e arist from Edo. He was one of the leading printmakers of his day, but his works have been slightly obscure. He is noted for paintings of geisha. He is also noted for his haikai and shodo calligraphy. He founded the Kitao school.

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