Setsu Asakura

Japanese painter (1922-2014)
Person human Q11517308
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Summary

Setsu Asakura was born on July 16, 1922[1], in Yanaka[2]. She died on March 27, 2014[3], in Inagi[4]. She worked as a painter[5] and scenographer[6]. She is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Fumio Asakura[8]
  • Child: Ako Tomizawa[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Japan[10], Empire of Japan[11]
  • Field of work: scenography[12], visual arts[13]
  • Award received: Person of Cultural Merit[14]
  • Sex or gender: female[15]
  • Commons category: Setsu Asakura[16]
  • Cause of death: subarachnoid hemorrhage[17]
  • Family name: Asakura[18], Tomizawa[19]
  • Given name: Setsu[20]
  • Student of: Itō Shinsui[21]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[23]
  • Name in native language: 朝倉摂[24]
  • Name in kana: あさくら せつ[25]
  • Start of work period: 1941[26]
  • Sibling: Kyōko Asakura[27]
  • Has works in the collection: Museum of Modern Art[28]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
  • P14541: KqWCC[30]
  • P14588: 953280[31]

FAQs

Where was Setsu Asakura born?

Setsu Asakura was born in Yanaka[2].

Where did Setsu Asakura die?

Setsu Asakura passed away in Inagi[4].

Who were Setsu Asakura's parents?

Setsu Asakura's father was Fumio Asakura[8].

What did Setsu Asakura do for work?

Setsu Asakura worked as a painter[5] and scenographer[6].

What awards did Setsu Asakura receive?

Honors received include Person of Cultural Merit[14].

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-09-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Benezit id → B00007771
    Museum of modern art artist id → 47468
    Union list of artist names id → 500473653
    Artists of the world id → 10095262
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    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Allcinema person id: 120030, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/322088773|朝倉摂 (#322088773)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/8395|Allcinema person]] #mix'n'ma"
  2. 13w ago · ならちゃん · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14588 → 953280
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  3. 13w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → KqWCC
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  4. 14w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikidata description → Japanese painter (1922-2014)
    Nl cr aut id → xx0252442
    Nhk archives portal person id → D0009072474
    National research institute for cultural properties artist id → 247358
    + 50 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ National library of israel j9u id: 987013157514605171, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1783595065105; Based on LC id in the National Library of Israel"
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