Kuwagata Keisai (Kitao Masayoshi) Methods of Cursive Drawing of Landscapes Coloring and Pattern Book

Kuwagata Keisai and Kitao Masayoshi was artist names of the Japanese artist Akabane Sanjirô 1764-1824. He produced many instructional manuals on how to paint in 'abbreviated style' (ryakuga-shiki) and Methods of Cursive Drawing of Landscapes produced in 1800 is said to have influenced the great master Hokusai. As Ukiyo-e artist, one of his he specialties was landscape depictions in so-called Uki-e style using Western perspective. This volume is intended for students who want to copy his designs and color them for their own enjoyment and development.