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The 6 artworks by Keibun our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 6 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linnen canvas · Certificaat van echtheid · Wereldwijd verzonden Keibun · 1779 – 1843

Plum Blossoms

1823

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 1 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

Quail Feeding Amidst Susuki and Kikyo

Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham

Admire Matsumura Keibun’s ‘Quail Feeding Amidst Susuki & Kikyo’. A vibrant Japanese bird & flower painting, showcasing nature's beauty. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 2 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17548 × 21 cm Commission this artwork

Quail Feeding Amidst Susuki and Kikyo

Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 3 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

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Bush Clover, Grass and Cricket

original 80 x 32 cm

Discover 'Bush Clover, Grass & Cricket' by Matsumura Keibun – a serene Sumi-e ink painting of bamboo & nature. Explore Japanese art history & timeless beauty.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 4 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17520 × 50 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$22132 × 80 cm Commission at original size

Mandarin Ducks in Snowy Landscape

801 · original 124.3cm x 57.6cm

Matsumura Keibun’s ‘Mandarin Ducks in Snowy Landscape’ (801) is a serene Sumi-e painting celebrating fidelity & winter beauty. Explore this exquisite Shijō school artwork.

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 5 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17522 × 46 cm Commission this artwork

Nightingale on Willow Branch

original 102 x 30 cm

Techniek: Met de hand geschilderd olieverf op linnen canvas
Gemaakt door: Op bestelling, door een professioneel kunstenaar
Popularity: No. 6 of 10 artworks by Keibun
Levering: Wereldwijd ongeveer 5 weken

from$17517 × 59 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$23630 × 102 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Keibun

1779 – 1843

Snelle feiten

Art period19th Century
Copyright statusPublic domain
Museums on APSBirmingham Museum of Art
Color intensityvivid, monochromatic
Typical colorsrosy brown
Died1843
NationalityJapan

Biography

Matsumura Keibun: Life and Legacy

Early Life and Training

Matsumura Keibun (1779-1843) was a prominent Japanese painter active during the Edo period. Born in Kyoto, Japan, he came from an artistic family. He was the younger half-brother of Matsumura Goshun, who founded the influential Shijō school of painting. Keibun received his initial art education directly from Goshun, laying the foundation for his future style and career.

Artistic Development and Style

Keibun began exhibiting his work as early as 1796, demonstrating a precocious talent. His style closely mirrored that of his half-brother Goshun, but developed a lighter and more manneristic quality over time. While rooted in traditional Japanese painting techniques, Keibun’s approach possessed a distinctive elegance and refinement. He was skilled in various genres, including landscapes, figure paintings, and particularly excelled in kachō-ga (bird-and-flower painting).

Major Achievements and Works

Inheritance of Goshun’s Studio: Upon Goshun's death in 1811, Keibun inherited his studio, solidifying his position within the Shijō school.
‘Go Keibun gafu’: In 1829, he published ‘Go Keibun gafu’ (Keibun's art of painting), an illustrated book that significantly contributed to establishing and promoting Goshun’s artistic principles.
Gion Matsuri Float Paintings: A notable achievement was his creation of bird paintings on the ceiling of the ‘naginata-hoko’ (long sword halberd) float for the Gion Matsuri festival in 1829. These paintings remain in use today, a testament to their enduring quality.
‘Shiki Kōsaku-zu’: Perhaps his most celebrated work is the set of fusuma (sliding doors) at Myōhō–ji temple, depicting ‘Cultivation in the Four Seasons’. These paintings showcase Keibun’s mastery of composition and detail.

Influences and Historical Significance

Keibun was profoundly influenced by his half-brother, Goshun, whose style he initially emulated. However, he gradually developed a unique artistic voice within the Shijō school tradition. His work reflects the aesthetic preferences of Kyoto during the late Edo period, characterized by elegance and refinement.

Keibun’s contribution lies in his skillful continuation and subtle evolution of the Shijō school style. He helped to solidify Goshun's legacy while adding his own distinctive touch. His paintings are now held in numerous prestigious museums worldwide, including the British Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Seattle Art Museum, demonstrating his lasting impact on Japanese art history.

Later Life and Legacy

Beyond his artistic pursuits, Keibun also served as chief priest at the Myōhō-in temple in Kyoto. He passed away on May 25, 1843, and was initially interred at Daitsū-ji before being moved to Konpuku-ji, a more esteemed Zen temple. His work continues to be admired for its beauty, technical skill, and historical significance.

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Quiz voor verzamelaars

Matsumura Keibun was closely associated with which art school?
Who was Matsumura Keibun's half-brother and initial teacher?
Keibun is known for painting a series of images on a float used in which festival?
What type of paintings did Matsumura Keibun specialize in, alongside his fusuma work?

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