Murase Soseki 村瀬雙石

村瀬雙石 Murase Soseki (1823-1878)
Japanese painter of the late Edo and Meiji periods. Born in Kyoto in Bunsei 6. Surname Tachibana, name Uo, other name Saiun. Known as one of the leading names in the Maruyama and Shijo schools. Initially studied painting under Matsumura Keibun. After Keibun's death, studied under Yokoyama Seiki.