Sonsai
Japanese painter (1736-1802)
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Summary
Sonsai was born on December 29, 1736[1], in Horie[2]. He died on February 27, 1802[3], in Senba[4]. He worked as a painter[5], collector[6], and brewer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (260 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Japan[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Kimura Kenkado[11]
- Family name: Kimura[12]
- Student of: Ōoka Shunboku[13], Ki-en[14], Katayama Hokkai[15], Kakutei[16], Ike no Taiga[17], Ono Ranzan[18]
- Name in native language: 木村蒹葭堂[19]
- Name in kana: きむら けんかどう[20]
- Time period: Edo period[21]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[22], Yale University Art Gallery[23], Cleveland Museum of Art[24], Harvard Art Museums[25], Arthur M. Sackler Museum[26]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[27]
Why It Matters
Sonsai has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Sonsai born?
Sonsai's place of birth was Horie[2].
Where did Sonsai die?
Sonsai passed away in Senba[4].