Kano Chikanobu (1660 - 1728) was active/lived in Japan. Kano Chikanobu is known for Painting, and a print artist. Born in Echigo Province, a minor Bakufu retainer. He Lived in Ueno Kita Omon-cho (1877-80); Yushima Tenjin-cho sanchome (1884-91). First studied Kano style of painting. Pupil of both Kuniyoshi and Kunisada; then became the leading pupil of Toyohara Kunichika, from whom he took the first part of his art name, 'chika' as well as the family name Toyohara. First dated work a collaboration with Kunichika in 1867. Prolific artist of triptych prints showing new sights of Tokyo during the 1870s, publicising the activities and changing appearance of the Imperial family; and later, in the 1890s, of historical works showing the customs of the Shogunal harem in Edo Castle (series such as 'Chiyoda no ooku', 1896). Also half-length portraits of beauties in the series 'Shin bijin' (1897) and many actor prints. The few paintings by him so far introduced - all idealised images of 'bijin' - display a highly accomplished technique. The artist's work is exhibited in many museums, including The MET and The British Museum.