Ficke, Arthur Davison, 1883-1946 · London : Benn · leaf 253
THIRD PERIOD: KIYONAGA 249 Kitao Masanobu was another of the pupils of Shigemasa who marched eventually beneath the banner of Kiyonaga, though he retained to the last much of his first master's manner. Born in 1761, he lived until 1816. His occupations besides painting were various : he kept a… … masanobu senting the two lovers Komurasaki (kitao). and Gompachi, which is still of doubtful authorship, some authorities attributing it to Shigemasa, while others assign it to Masanobu. Possibly Kitao Masanobu is most widely known for his elaborate illustrated book, " Celebrated Women of the Tea…
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