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Name
  
Tanomura Chikuden


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Died
  
October 20, 1835, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

Tanomura Chikuden (July 14, 1777 - October 20, 1835) was a Japanese painter of the Edo period. He is known for his depictions of nature, often melancholic in style.

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Biography

Tanomura Chikuden was born in July 14, 1777 in Bungo Province, Japan. In the beginning of his lifetime, he had been planning on being a scholar of Confucius. As a young man, he also was interested in painting. He was able to study under a local painter from his area. He then became more interested in painting and then became a student of the bunjin-ga painter Tani Bunchō. He dedicated a part of his life to seeking reform from the lords in which he lived under. There had been rebellions and uprisings in order to try to persuade the reforms. He eventually decided to retire and focus his attention to painting and was consequently able to truly develop his own personal style.

He died on October 20, 1835 in Ōsaka, Japan.

Career

Tanomura Chikuden developed his style in a way that emphasized his gentle strokes and melancholy tone. His artwork usually included the subject matter of flowers, birds, and landscapes. He also wrote works on the Nanga school, of which the Sanchūjin jōzetsu (The Recluse's Tattle) is the best known.

References

Tanomura Chikuden Wikipedia


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