Baigetsu Tacho

Background

Tacho Baigetsu was born in 1832. His original family name was Satomi, which he changed it to Takeuchi.

Education

At first a paper lantern and umbrella maker, Tacho became one of the best disciples of Kuniyoshi Ichiyusai, ukiyoe master.

Connections

Son:

Kyuichi

Kyuichi was a well-known sculptor in the Meiji Era and professor at Tokyo Academy of Fine Arts and a Court artist.