Koi Kano

Born in Ashikaga. Details of life unclear. Served Tokugawa clan in Kii province and brought up Kano Takanobu's three sons: Tanyu, Naonobu and Yasunobu. Pupil of Kano Mitsunobu. Later perhaps influenced by Chinese zen works of Mugi and Sehhu. With Sanraku, the most important Kano artist of early Tokugawa. Introduced new, lighter style. Fine in Kachoga, few of which remain. Has been much overshadowed by Tanyu.