Tanomura Chikuden (1777 - 1835) was a Japanese painter of the Edo period. He is known for his depictions of nature, often melancholic in style. Tanomura Chikuden was born on July 14, 1777, in Bungo Province. 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 Buncho. 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 Osaka. 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. His works could be found in numerous museums worldwide, such as The Metropoliten museum, British museum, Seattle Art Museum, ... With tomobako. roller ends: wood Measurements: scroll: 194 x 45 cm picture: 111 x 31 cm Good condition considering its age, stains, scratches, marks; please, see pictures for actual condition. Registered shipping with tracking number, well packed for safe and fast delivering!