Teiko Ishii

Background

Teiko Ishii was born in 1848. He was the son of Gako Suzuki.

Education

Teiko Ishii studied painting under his father. He proceeded to Yokohama to learn French.

Career

Teiko Ishii entered the Ministry of Finance (1870) and remained there in various capacities till he retired (1895). As a painter he was connected with Nihon Bijutsu Kyokai and Meiji Bijutsu Ko. His subjects were mostly historical, such as Daigo-no-Hanami and Sliigemori Kangen.

Connections

Father:

Gako Suzuki

Son:

Ishii Hakutei

Son:

Tsuruzo Ishii