Aōdō Denzen

Aōdō Denzen (亜欧堂 田善, c. 1748 – June 25, 1822) was a Japanese painter and copperplate engraver. A leading figure in Japanese painting during the late Edo period, he is credited with introducing Western painting to Japan.

In this Japanese name, the surname is Aōdō.
Aōdō Denzen
亜欧堂 田善
Portrait of Aōdō by Endō Denichi
Born
Zenkichi Nagata
(永田 善吉, Nagata Zenkichi)

c. 1748
Sukagawa, Mutsu Province, Japan
DiedJune 25, 1822(1822-06-25) (aged 73–74)
Other namesAeudoo Denzento
Occupation(s)Painter, copperplate engraver
RelativesEiji Tsuburaya (descendant)
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