Ogata Kōrin

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Place: Kyoto

Born: 1658

Death: 1716

Biography:

Ogata Kōrin (Japanese: 尾形光琳 1658 – June 2, 1716) was a Japanese painter, lacquerer and designer of the Rinpa school. Ogata is best known for his byōbu folding screens, such as Irises and Red and White Plum Blossoms (both registered National Treasures), and his paintings on ceramics and lacquerware produced by his brother Kenzan (1663–1743). Also a ...

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