Yasunobu Kano

Background

Yasunobu Kano was born in 1616. Eighth in the generation of Kanōofamily. Original personal name:Genshiro. He was the third son of Takanobu.

Career

Yasunobu Kano studied under his brother Tanyu and became a skilled black-and-white painter. Is remembered as the painter of the sliding doors of Shishiiden (main hall of the Imperial Palace). As he lived at Nakabashi, he came to be called "Nakabashi Kano."

Connections

Father:

Takanobu

Brother:

Tanyu