Nagasawa Rosetsu 長沢芦雪

長沢芦雪 Nagasawa Rosetsu (1754-1799)
Painter of the mid to late Edo period. Born in Sasayama, Tanba Province. His name is Masakatsu, Uo. A disciple of Maruyama Okyo, he was one of the “Wunderkind Painters” who, in contrast to his master, developed an eccentric and witty style of painting, using bold compositions and innovative close-ups.