Kawasaki Shōko
Japanese, 1886-1977
- Names
Kawasaki Shōku
Kawasaki Shōko
川﨑 小虎
Kawasaki Shoko
- Occupation or Type
printmaker
- Bio
Shôko was the grandson of Kawasaki Chitora (1835-1902), an important figure in the development of Nihonga. Shôko studied with his grandfather before attending the Tokyo Art School, where he later taught. He regularly exhibited his works at the Bunten, Teiten, and Niten salons.
- Gender
Male
- Terms
artist Taishô shinkasai mokuhangashû (Collection of Woodblock Prints of the Taishô Earthquake), 1924