Suzuki Kiitsu (鈴木基一)

Suzuki Kiitsu (鈴木基一) was an artist active throughout the late Edo period, documented between the years 1796 and 1857. The artist’s output, represented across global institutions, includes both paintings and prints.

A total of 11 documented works attributed to Suzuki Kiitsu (鈴木基一) are preserved in museum collections, consisting of seven paintings and two prints, along with two other documented artworks. These works establish the artist’s profile through subjects ranging from nature studies to genre scenes. Specific titles associated with the artist include the composition Morning Glories, which is represented multiple times in available records, as well as Young Nobleman Crouching beside His Horse, Bush Clover, and Deer.

The international importance of Suzuki Kiitsu (鈴木基一) paintings and prints is confirmed by their inclusion in major museum holdings. Their work is maintained in the collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Rijksmuseum. The availability of these museum-quality originals ensures continued scholarship. Preserved artwork, including both original canvases and high-quality prints derived from the remaining examples, helps define the artist’s contribution to Japanese visual culture during this period.