Tanomura Chikuden (田能村竹田)

Tanomura Chikuden (田能村竹田) was an artist whose active period spanned the years 1777 to 1833. The artist’s output, as represented in major public repositories, includes both paintings and calligraphy, with seven works documented across various genres.

Six of the documented pieces are paintings, showcasing a range of subjects focusing on nature and classical East Asian motifs. Notable works among the Tanomura Chikuden (田能村竹田) paintings include the dramatic landscape Rainstorm over a River Village and the detailed study Mountain View and Blue Water. Other works concentrate on flora and fauna studies, such as Plum Blossoms and Bamboo and Orchid and Bamboo in a Vase. The database also records one example of Calligraphy.

The authority and historical significance of Tanomura Chikuden (田能村竹田)’s work are affirmed by its presence in prominent institutional collections. Works by the artist are currently held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Cleveland Museum of Art. Due to the age of the original artifacts, much of the artist's known work is now entering the public domain, enabling researchers and collectors to access high-quality prints and downloadable artwork reproductions.