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Matsutani Shōun
Early Life and Training Matsutani Shōun (山本昇雲), also known as Yamamoto Mosaburō, was born December 30, 1870, in Gomen-machi (後免町Japanese), Nagaoka District, Kōchi Prefecture (now Nankoku City). He descended from a samurai family with deep roots in the Edo period and possessed an innate fascination for artistic expression. His father operated a business dealing in antiques, fostering an appreciation for craftsmanship and cultural herita
ge within his upbringing. From childhood, Shōun demonstrated exceptional talent—a gift that would propel him toward a distinguished career as a print designer, painter, and illustrator. His formal artistic education commenced at the age of six under Yanagimoto Keigo (柳本圭吾Japanese), also known by his art name Doso (洞素Japanese). Yanagimoto was a disciple of Kanō Dōhaku of the Surugadai Kanō family, who had previously served as an offici…