Takamura Kōun, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Takamura Kōun

Japanese sculptor

Date of Birth: 08-Mar-1852

Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan

Date of Death: 10-Oct-1934

Profession: sculptor

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Takamura Koun (?? ??, March 8, 1852 – October 10, 1934) was a Japanese sculptor. Born as Nakajima Kozo, he created the bronze statue of Saigo Takamori, completed in 1898, which stands in Ueno Park in Tokyo.
He is also the author of the statue of Kusunoki Masahide which stands in front of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.He was the father of the poet and sculptor Kotaro Takamura.