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Gion Nankai was a Japanese calligrapher who lived from 1677 to 1751. His work, primarily in the *kanbun* style, is characterized by bold strokes and a dynamic flow. Nankai's calligraphy is known for its expressiveness and its emphasis on the calligraphic line. His works are often displayed in museums and galleries in Japan and abroad. Nankai is considered one of the most important calligraphers of the Edo period.
Born
1677
Died
1751
Ninth Month
Gion Nankai
1750
Poem by Du Fu in Cursive Script
Gion Nankai
1750
Autumn View
Gion Nankai
1750
Poems on Fishermen
Gion Nankai
1750
Eight Daoist Immortals
Gion Nankai
1750
Clouds Recede
Gion Nankai
1750
Farewell Poems
Gion Nankai
1750
No Footprints
Gion Nankai
1750
Case (Inrō) with Design of Clematis Vine on Bamboo Lattice
Gion Nankai
1749
Landscape After -Solitary Fishing in a Ravine of Flower...
Gion Nankai
1749
Bamboo and Rock
Gion Nankai
1747
Chinese Poems for the Twelve Months
Gion Nankai
1738
Window onto Bamboo on a Rainy Day
Gion Nankai
1724
Over Robe (Uchikake) with Bamboo
Gion Nankai
1724