Kose Kanaoka
(巨勢金岡 Kose no Kanaoka) was a ninth-
century Japanese artist, court painter of Heian (Kyoto), who was a proponent of the artistic styles of the Tang dynasty of China. Though few of his works have survived, he is known to have painted landscapes and portraits. He also founded the Kose School of Art, which is named for him. He made the first tonal graduation, and the first Buddha in crayonnage style
Kose Kanaoka (9th Century) “Wise Man” (w/ box) Hand painted on Silk Roller Ends: Wood Size: Approx. 20” x 72” Plate No. 1, Cat. No. 53