Fukuda Haritsu

Place: Osaka

Born: 1865

Death: 1944

Biography:

Fukuda Kodōjin (1865–1944), also known as Fukuda Haritsu, was a Japanese literati painter and poet. He was born in Osaka and was part of the long tradition of Japanese literati poet-painters. While the Chinese literati ideal as it was understood by Japanese artists had changed significantly by the late 19th century, Kodōjin continued to follow the traditional Chinese literati ideals of scholarship, art, and poetry. His painting style is characterized by bizarrely exaggerated forms, bold and vibrant colors, and a unique sense of humor. Kodōjin's paintings often depict landscapes, figures, and still lifes, and are often accompanied by his own poetry. He was also known for his calligraphy and seal carving. Kodōjin's work was largely forgotten after World War II, but has been rediscovered and celebrated in recent years, with exhibitions and publications dedicated to his life and work.