Kitamuki Unchiku

1623 - 1703

Quick facts

  • Died: 1703
  • Lifespan: 80 years
  • Also known as: 北向雲竹
  • Born: 1623, Kyōto, Japan
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Art period: Early Modern

The Life and Work of Kitamuki Unchiku

Born in Kyōto, Japan, Kitamuki Unchiku was a calligrapher who lived through the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. His artistic legacy is preserved in works such as Dragon and Tiger, a piece dating to 1650. This specific work is held within the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

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Question 1:
In which city was Kitamuki Unchiku born?
Question 2:
What was Kitamuki Unchiku's occupation?
Question 3:
In what year was the work 'Dragon and Tiger' created?
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Which collection holds a work by Kitamuki Unchiku in our catalog?
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In what year did Kitamuki Unchiku die?

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When and where was Kitamuki Unchiku born?

1623, Kyōto, Japan

In what year did Kitamuki Unchiku die?

1703

Is Kitamuki Unchiku's work still under copyright?

No, works by this artist are in the public domain.

How many of Kitamuki Unchiku's paintings are on ArtsDot.com?

1

When did Kitamuki Unchiku die?

1703

In what year was the work 'Dragon and Tiger' created?

1650

Which collection holds a work by Kitamuki Unchiku in our catalog?

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Where is Kitamuki Unchiku from?

Japan

How long did Kitamuki Unchiku live?

80 years (1623–1703)

What art period did Kitamuki Unchiku belong to?

Early Modern