Itô Jakuchû was an [[Eccentric painters|Eccentric painter]] of the mid-[[Edo period]]. Though many of his paintings concern traditionally Japanese subjects, particularly chickens and other birds, his painting style and methods were heavily influenced by Western painting. Many of his otherwise traditional works display a great degree of experimentation with perspective, and with other very modern stylistic elements. | Itô Jakuchû was an [[Eccentric painters|Eccentric painter]] of the mid-[[Edo period]]. Though many of his paintings concern traditionally Japanese subjects, particularly chickens and other birds, his painting style and methods were heavily influenced by Western painting. Many of his otherwise traditional works display a great degree of experimentation with perspective, and with other very modern stylistic elements. |