Biography of Japanese Painter

Matsumura Keibun (1779 - 1843)

Keibun was born in Kyoto.
His given name was Naoharu, another pen name is Kakei.
He studied the Shijo-ha style painting under his great old brother, Goshun.
Keibun was good at painting Flowers & Birds pictures.
He succeeded to his brother and led the prosperity of the Shijo style painting school.

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