Hokkei

Japanese artist (1780–1850)
Person human Q11673960
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Hokkei (1780–1850) was a Japanese artist born in Tokyo on January 1, 1780[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. A citizen of Japan[10], he worked as an artist, ukiyo-e artist, graphic artist, and printmaker[10][13][11]. His career spanned several decades in Tokyo, where he remained active until his death on May 20, 1850[1][13].

Hokkei’s contributions were centered in the ukiyo-e genre, a style of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished in Japan during the Edo period. Based entirely in Tokyo, he produced works that reflected the artistic traditions of his time[10][13][11]. His life and career were confined to the city of his birth and death[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][1][13].

Hokkei

Summary

Hokkei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1780[3]. He died in Tokyo[4]. He died on May 20, 1850[5]. He worked as an artist[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], graphic artist[8], and printmaker[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tokyo[2], Hokkei…
  • Hokkei passed away in Tokyo[4].
  • Hokkei was born on January 1, 1780[3].
  • Hokkei died on May 20, 1850[5].
  • Hokkei died on January 1, 1850[11].
  • Hokkei held citizenship in Japan[12].
  • Hokkei's professions included artist[6].
  • Hokkei's professions included ukiyo-e artist[7].
  • Hokkei worked as a graphic artist[8].
  • Hokkei worked as a printmaker[9].
  • A notable student of Hokkei was Yashima Gakutei[13].
  • A notable student of Hokkei was Aoigaoka Keisei[14].
  • Hokkei is recorded as male[15].
  • Hokkei's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hokkei's Commons category is recorded as Totoya Hokkei[17].
  • Hokkei's work location is recorded as Tokyo[18].
  • Hokkei studied under Katsushika Hokusai[19].
  • Hokkei studied under Kanō Korenobu[20].
  • Hokkei's described by source is recorded as Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artists, Publishers and Masterworks 1680-1900[21].
  • Hokkei's Commons Creator page is recorded as Totoya Hokkei[22].
  • Hokkei's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '魚屋北渓'}[23].
  • Hokkei's name in kana is recorded as ととや ほっけい[24].
  • Hokkei's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject New York Public Library[25].
  • Hokkei's has works in the collection is recorded as Minneapolis Institute of Art[26].
  • Hokkei's has works in the collection is recorded as The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hokkei's place of birth was Tokyo[2]. He was born on January 1, 1780[3].

Education

Studied under Katsushika Hokusai[19], a painter[28], 1760–1849[29], of Japan[30], specialised in ukiyo-e[31] and Kanō Korenobu[20], a painter[32], 1753–1808[33], of Japan[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include artist[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], graphic artist[8], and printmaker[9]. Notable students include Yashima Gakutei[13], a painter[35], 1786–1868[36], of Japan[37] and Aoigaoka Keisei[14], a painter[38], of Tokugawa shogunate[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 20, 1850[5] and January 1, 1850[11]. Hokkei died in Tokyo[4].

Why It Matters

Hokkei ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (65 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Hokkei born?

Hokkei was born in Tokyo[2].

Where did Hokkei die?

Hokkei passed away in Tokyo[4].

What did Hokkei do for work?

Hokkei worked as artist[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], graphic artist[8], and printmaker[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Hannolans · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Has works in the collection Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki +6
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P6379]]: [[Q1568434]], Add works in collection based on a work"
  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
    Student of Katsushika Hokusai, Kanō Korenobu
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Place of death Tokyo
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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