Sakai Fōitsu

Sakai Fōitsu (1761-1829) was a Japanese painter and ronin. He is best known for reviving the Tōkyō style of Japanese painting and contributing to the spread of Japanese art in Europe. Fōitsu was a prominent figure in Japanese art during the Edo period and his works are highly regarded for their beauty and technical skill. He was also a skilled ronin and swordsman. Fōitsu was born in 1761 and died in 1829. He is consi...