Kano Tanyu ( 1602 - 1674 ) was a Japanese painter. Kano Tanyu s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices surpassing estimated prices, varying from 5429.25 USD for Kinkishoga [The Four Noble Pastimes] in 2005 to 61000 USD for Rural landscape with oxen grazing in 2007 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.