Tsukioka Kogyo was an ukiyo-e artist and Japanese painter active from the Meiji to Taisho periods . Influenced by his teacher Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, he produced many works based on Noh, earning him the nickname "master Noh artist." His works express the world of Noh with a rich sense of emotion , in a unique style that combines traditional ukiyo-e techniques with the realistic expression of Western painting.

Tsukioka Kogyo Biography

• Born on April 18, 1869 in Nihonbashi, Tokyo
• In 1880, he became a student of Yoshitoshi Tsukioka.
• After Yoshitoshi's death in 1892 , he studied under Ogata Gekko.
• From the late 1890s, he produced works based on Noh theatre.
• In 1904, he exhibited at the St. Louis World's Fair and won a bronze medal.
• Died on February 25, 1927 (aged 57)

Representative works

• Nohgaku Picture Book "Nohgaku Hyakuban" (1916-1917)
• "Sumidagawa" (1912)
• Funabenkei (1915)
• Aoi no Ue (1920)

Kogyo's painting style and achievements

Kogyo's works are characterized by a unique style that combines traditional Ukiyo-e techniques with the realistic expression of Western painting. He depicts the stages and characters of Noh with delicate lines and beautiful colors, expressing the mysterious world of Noh with rich emotion.

Kogyo produced many works based on Noh, totalling over 300 pieces. His works not only contributed to the popularization of Noh , but also received high praise in the Japanese art world.

Kogyo was a painter who established a unique style of painting that combined tradition and innovation in the Japanese art world during the Meiji period . His works occupy an important place in the history of Japanese art.