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An Ukiyo-e printmaker, Gakutei was a native of Edo, but lived and worked in Osaka in the 1830's. His work was much influenced by Hokusai. A Kyoka poet, Gakutei also put his own poems (he was a kyoka poet) on his prints. Popular in his time, he was a good craftsman who made many excellent surimono and book illustrations. He also translated a 16th century Chinese novel, "Hsi-yi" (Journey to the West) in Japanese and enriched it with illustrations of his own design.