Iten Sōsei

1472 - 1554

Quick facts

  • Nationality: Japan
  • Copyright status: Public domain
  • Died: 1554
  • Top 3 works: Pair of hanging scrolls (Kanzan and Jittoku)
  • Works on this site: 1
  • Born: 1472, Japan

The Life and Work of Iten Sōsei

Iten Sōsei was a Japanese painter, Buddhist monk, and calligrapher who lived from 1472 to 1554. His life and artistic contributions are rooted in the traditions of Japan, where he practiced his various crafts.

The artist's legacy is represented in the following work held in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art:

Questions & Answers

Where are Iten Sōsei's artworks grouped by keywords?

To find works by Iten Sōsei on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

How popular are Iten Sōsei's artworks?

The Stats page of Iten Sōsei presents statistics computed from the artist's artworks listed on this website.

What colors did Iten Sōsei use most often?

The Palette Genome of Iten Sōsei is a page that presents the color profile of the artist's body of work.

In which movements did Iten Sōsei work?

The movements Iten Sōsei worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

Quick quiz

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Question 1:
In which country was Iten Sōsei born?
Question 2:
What were the occupations of Iten Sōsei?
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In what year was Iten Sōsei born?
Question 4:
Which collection holds the work 'Pair of hanging scrolls (Kanzan and Jittoku)'?
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In what year did Iten Sōsei die?