![Kawanabe Kyōsai, Two Crows with ‘Crow Gourd’ (karasu–uri) (detail) Kawanabe Kyōsai, Two Crows with ‘Crow Gourd’ (karasu–uri) (detail)](https://d1inegp6v2yuxm.cloudfront.net/royal-academy/image/upload/c_fill,cs_tinysrgb,dn_72,f_auto,fl_progressive.keep_iptc,w_1280,h_720,ar_16:9/qestqaxodg61sv7d8sgv.jpg)
Frogs and Fart Battles: Kyōsai in 60 seconds
Published on 10 April 2022
Meet one of the most exciting Japanese painters of the 19th century.
He is among Japan’s most important master painters, and his witty, energetic and imaginative works continue to influence numerous styles today, from manga to tattoo art. Here's everything you need to know about Kawanabe Kyōsai in 60 seconds.
![Kawanabe Kyōsai, Hell Courtesan (Jigoku-dayū), dancing Ikkyū and skeletons (detail) Kawanabe Kyōsai, Hell Courtesan (Jigoku-dayū), dancing Ikkyū and skeletons (detail)](https://d1inegp6v2yuxm.cloudfront.net/royal-academy/image/upload/c_fill,cs_tinysrgb,dn_72,f_auto,fl_progressive.keep_iptc,w_708,h_398,ar_16:9/au6k9rxwcsaogq2ssxqs.png)
Visit Kyōsai: The Israel Goldman Collection
Discover the work of Kawanabe Kyōsai, some of which has never been seen before, in his first UK exhibition in nearly 30 years.