Hokkei
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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].