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Ikeda Teisai

A Brush with the Floating World: The Life and Art of Ikeda Teisai Ikeda Teisai (池田 貞哉, 1799 – 1859) emerged from the vibrant artistic landscape of Edo-period Tokyo as a significant figure in *ukiyo-e*, the “pictures of the floating world.” While not perhaps as universally recognized as some of his contemporaries like Hokusai or Hiroshige, Teisai’s contributions to portraiture and kabuki theater prints are nonetheless compelling, offeri

ng a fascinating glimpse into the cultural life of 19th-century Japan. Born in Tokyo, he dedicated his career to capturing the ephemeral beauty and dramatic energy of his time, leaving behind a body of work that continues to resonate with its technical skill and sensitive observation. His life coincided with a period of relative peace and prosperity under the Tokugawa shogunate, allowing for a flourishing of arts and entertainment – a…