By order of Sadanobu, he investigated old important cultural properties to edit pictorial records called "Shukojyusshu" and "Kogaruijyu," and he sketched ancient calligraphic works, ancient paintings, and old treasures.
また定信の命を受け、古文化財を調査し図録集『集古十種』や『古画類聚』の編纂に従事し古書画や古宝物の写生を行った。