Kano Naonobu

Kano Naonobu (1607–1650) was a Japanese painter associated with the Kano school, a prominent art movement during the Edo period. Born into the esteemed Kano family, Naonobu was the younger brother of Kano Tanyu, another influential artist of the time. The Kano school was known for its synthesis of Chinese ink painting techniques with Japanese aesthetics, and Naonobu contributed to its development through his refined brushwork and elegant compositions. He served as an official painter to the Tokugawa shogunate, which solidified the Kano school's status as the leading artistic institution in Japan. Naonobu's work often depicted landscapes, figures, and birds, characterized by a delicate balance of form and space. His contributions helped sustain the Kano school's dominance in Japanese art for generations.