Hishida Shunsō, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Hishida Shunsō

Japanese artist

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1874

Place of Birth: Iida, Nagano Prefecture, Japan

Date of Death: 16-Sep-1911

Profession: painter

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Hishida Shunso (?? ??, September 21, 1874 – September 16, 1911) was the pseudonym of a Japanese painter from the Meiji period.
One of Okakura Tenshin's pupils along with Yokoyama Taikan and Shimomura Kanzan, he played a role in the Meiji era innovation of Nihonga.
His real name was Hishida Miyoji.
He was also known for his numerous paintings of cats.