Kanō Tanshin

Kanō Tanshin (Morimasa) (狩野 探信, 1653–1718) was a Japanese painter.

Stylistically, he had a Tosa-like approach (competing with the Tosa school), but also departed slightly from the imitative style of Kanō school masters.

This departure became a significant point of criticism in the rebellious anti-Kanō school movement of the late Edo period.

[1] Parallel anti-Kanō school artist Hanabusa Itchō commended Tanshin for his "rare talent," derived from his ability to use nature as a model.

[2] Itchō asserted that Tanshin became a true artist by capturing the spirit of the bamboo to convey an idea.