Sakai Hōitsu
1761–1828 (age 67)
Biography
Sakai Hōitsu was a celebrated artist of the late Edo period, born in 1761 and passing in 1828. He was renowned for his contributions to Japanese visual arts, developing a distinctive style that influenced the artistic traditions of his era and beyond.
Hōitsu's artistic legacy is honored through his burial at Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple, one of Japan's most significant Buddhist institutions. His works and innovations in painting remain studied and admired, cementing his place as a master artist whose influence extended well into subsequent generations.