Miki Suizan

Place: Kinashi

Born: 1887

Death: 1957

Biography:

Miki Suizan was born on July 15, 1887 in Kinashi in Hyogo Prefecture, northwest of Osaka. His birth name was Miki Saiichirō and he likely took the gō (artist name) Suizan while studying nihonga under Takeuchi Seiho. Suizan was a nihonga painter and print designer active during the early 19th century. He was known for his depictions of bijin-ga, or beautiful women, in the traditional Japanese style. Suizan's works often featured delicate lines and vibrant colors, and he was particularly skilled at depicting the subtle emotions and expressions of his subjects. He passed away in 1957.