Matsumura Goshun

1752–1811 (age 59)

Biography

Matsumura Goshun was a distinguished painter of the Edo period, born in 1752 and passing in 1811. He was instrumental in developing and refining painting techniques of his era, and his works exemplified the artistic sophistication of late Edo period Japan.

Goshun's burial at Konpuku-ji Temple honors his contributions to Japanese art and his spiritual life. His paintings and the techniques he pioneered continue to be studied by artists and scholars, preserving his memory as a significant figure in the development of Japanese painting traditions.