Utagawa Yoshiyasu

Place: Edo

Born: 1568

Death: 1650

Biography:

Utagawa Yoshiharu, also known as Utagawa Yoshiyasu, was a Japanese artist born in Edo, Japan in 1568. He was a prominent member of the Ukiyo-e school of artists, which was based in Osaka. Yoshiharu was known for his woodblock prints, which often depicted scenes from Japanese history and folklore. He was particularly interested in the Siege of Inabayama Castle, and created several prints depicting the battle. Yoshiharu's work was heavily influenced by the style of Utagawa Kuniyoshi, one of the founders of the Ukiyo-e school. He died in 1650.