Tiger | Kanō Yasunobu 狩野安信 | 1614-1685 Mond the so-called yamato e

the so-called yamato e

colorful depiction on autumnal branches

In this series of paintings

Ebisu is the god of fishermen and traders and is not spiritually detached like some of his fellow gods

Tiger | Kanō Yasunobu 狩野安信 | 1614-1685 Mond the so-called yamato eKan Yasunobu held a special position within the all powerful art institution of the Kan School. His father, Takanobu, died when he was still a child, and so Yasunobu, as a painting adept, came into the care of his eldest brother, Tany, the outstanding figure of the Kan School in the 17th century. His other older brother, Naonobu, was also considered one of the great masters. With these two geniuses in the family, the younger brother's career as a