Kano Eitoku
Kano Eitoku (1543–1590) was a prominent Japanese painter known for his contributions to the Kano school of painting. He specialized in ink wash painting and screen painting, creating works that often depicted landscapes, animals, and traditional Japanese themes. His style combined elements of Chinese painting with Japanese aesthetics, making his art highly influential during the Azuchi-Momoyama period.
Eitoku served as a court painter for the Toyotomi clan and was commissioned to create several important works for temples and castles. His most famous pieces include the Fusuma (sliding door) paintings in Nanzen-ji and the Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion). Eitoku's legacy continues to be celebrated in Japanese art history.