Ogata Gekkō

Japanese artist (1859-1920)
Person human Q2574296
Ogata Gekkō
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Ogata Gekkō

Summary

Ogata Gekkō is a human[1]. His place of birth was Yazaemonchō[2]. He was born on January 1, 1859[3]. He died in Ushigome-ku[4]. He died on January 1, 1920[5]. He worked as a painter[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], and xylographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ogata Gekkō was born in Yazaemonchō[2].
  • Ogata Gekkō died in Ushigome-ku[4].
  • Ogata Gekkō was born on January 1, 1859[3].
  • Ogata Gekkō was born on October 10, 1859[10].
  • Ogata Gekkō died on January 1, 1920[5].
  • Ogata Gekkō died on October 1, 1920[11].
  • Burial took place at Zōshigaya Cemetery[12].
  • Ogata Gekkō was married to Tai Koun[13].
  • A child of Ogata Gekkō was Gessan Ogata[14].
  • Ogata Gekkō held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Ogata Gekkō's professions included painter[6].
  • Ogata Gekkō's professions included ukiyo-e artist[7].
  • Ogata Gekkō's professions included xylographer[8].
  • A notable student of Ogata Gekkō was Yamamura Kōka[16].
  • A notable student of Ogata Gekkō was Kosui Kakutani[17].
  • A notable student of Ogata Gekkō was Kōgyō Chishina[18].
  • Ogata Gekkō was a member of Kangakai[19].
  • Ogata Gekkō was a member of Nihon kaiga kyōkai[20].
  • Ogata Gekkō was a member of Nihon Bijutsuin[21].
  • Ogata Gekkō is recorded as male[22].
  • Ogata Gekkō's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ogata Gekkō's Commons category is recorded as Ogata Gekko[24].
  • Ogata Gekkō's family name is recorded as Ogata[25].
  • Ogata Gekkō's work location is recorded as Japan[26].
  • Ogata Gekkō's described by source is recorded as Japanese Woodblock Prints: Artists, Publishers and Masterworks 1680-1900[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Yazaemonchō[2], Ogata Gekkō… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1859[3] and October 10, 1859[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include painter[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], and xylographer[8]. Notable students include Yamamura Kōka[16], a printmaker[28], 1885–1942[29], of Japan[30]; Kosui Kakutani[17], a painter[31], of Japan[32]; and Kōgyō Chishina[18], a painter[33], of Japan[34].

Personal Life

Ogata Gekkō was married to Tai Koun[13]. A child of him was Gessan Ogata[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1920[5] and October 1, 1920[11]. Ogata Gekkō died in Ushigome-ku[4]. Burial took place at Zōshigaya Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ogata Gekkō ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ogata Gekkō born?

Ogata Gekkō's place of birth was Yazaemonchō[2].

Where did Ogata Gekkō die?

Ogata Gekkō passed away in Ushigome-ku[4].

Who was Ogata Gekkō married to?

Ogata Gekkō's spouses include Tai Koun[13].

What did Ogata Gekkō do for work?

Ogata Gekkō worked as painter[6], ukiyo-e artist[7], and xylographer[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . kotobank.jp. kotobank.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [11] . kotobank.jp. kotobank.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [16] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [18] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation painter, ukiyo-e artist, xylographer
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32082|batch #32082]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (24)"
  2. 19d ago · Thenetrunner · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Gessan Ogata
    Sex or gender male
    Copyright status as a creator copyrights on works have expired
    Instance of human
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P973]]: https://www.solisprints.co.uk/pages/artist-ogata-gekko, Add described at URL (P973) to sourced Solis Prints artist page; language English (P407)"
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