Tanaka’s work is defined by its japanese (culture or style) sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.

Rice-Pounding Rabbit
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Parrot and Bells
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Parrot and Fans
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Parrot and Bells
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Mountain with Pine and Maple Trees
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858 Yoshimura Koichi Japanese, 1818-1874"

Longevity symbols
Tanaka Shutei (Japanese, 1810-1858)

Incense Burner. Chrysanthemums, and Camellias
Tanaka Shutei (Japanese, 1810-1858)

Man Holding Cherry Blossom Branch and Love Letter
Tanaka Shutei Japanese, 1810-1858

Untitled
Tanaka Atsuko Japanese, 1932-2005

Sekigahara in Snow (Yuki no Sekigahara)
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Grinded Fabric - Blue & Blue 603
Chiyoko Tanaka (Japanese, born 1941) Kyoto, Japan

Winter Orchard No. 1 (Fuyu no Kaki) (artist's proof)
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Kanshuji Temple
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Hatagoh, Early Winter
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Persimmon Tree
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Thatched Roof Composition
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Big Tree No. 1
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Rice Harvesting Scene
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Tranquil Night
Tanaka Ryohei Japanese, born 1933

Lion Dancing at Sugou, Gifu Pref. (Sugo shihsi, Gifu)
Tanaka Masaki Japanese, b. 1947