{"title":"Okumura Toshinobu","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"an-actor-with-a-rack-of-wigs-okumura-toshinobu","title":"An Actor With a Rack of Wigs - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting a kabuki actor alongside a rack of theatrical wigs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu captures a moment from the world of the Edo-period kabuki theatre. The central figure is an actor, depicted with the stylised features common to the early Ukiyo-e tradition. He stands beside a large, portable rack designed to hold various wigs, which were essential tools for an actor to transition between different roles. The composition relies on clear, bold outlines and a limited colour palette, characteristic of the benizuri-e or early hand-coloured print styles of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rack itself is a fascinating piece of theatrical equipment, adorned with calligraphic inscriptions that identify the actor or the specific production. The wigs are arranged around the structure, appearing almost as disembodied heads, which adds a surreal quality to the scene. Toshinobu, a member of the Okumura school, was known for his contributions to the development of the actor print genre. His work often focused on the physical presence of the performer, using the flat pictorial space to emphasise the costume and the dramatic posture of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print offers a glimpse into the backstage realities of the kabuki stage, where the transformation of the actor was a central part of the performance. The use of negative space and the balanced arrangement of the figure against the vertical rack demonstrate the technical control of the artist. The paper shows the natural ageing expected of an eighteenth-century print, with the ink retaining its clarity despite the passage of time. It is a representative example of the early Ukiyo-e aesthetic, where the focus remained on the graphic quality of the line and the cultural life of the urban theatre districts in Edo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/view-of-tokyo-snow-scene-utagawa-hiroshige-ii\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eView of Tokyo, Snow Scene - Utagawa Hiroshige II — Utagawa Hiroshige II\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/yokkaichi-view-of-the-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYokkaichi: View of the Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752944341327,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752991625551,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58752991658319,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58752991691087,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58752991723855,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58752991756623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58752991789391,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58752991822159,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58752991854927,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58752991887695,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58752991920463,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58752991953231,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/An-Actor-With-a-Rack-of-Wigs_Poster_CompositorV1_1789167973114.jpg?v=1789169488"},{"product_id":"actor-sanogawa-ichimatsu-as-a-courtesan-during-the-tanabata-festival-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu as a Courtesan during the Tanabata Festival - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mid-eighteenth-century Japanese woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu in a graceful courtesan role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu in the role of a courtesan. The work is a benizuri-e, a style of print that uses a limited palette of pink and green pigments applied to the black ink outlines. Toshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, which was active during the mid-eighteenth century in Edo. The print captures the actor in a graceful pose, holding a large hat above his head while carrying a bucket. The figure is positioned against a backdrop of a flowering plum tree, which provides a seasonal context for the scene. The clothing is decorated with geometric patterns, a hallmark of the period's fashion. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the figure echoed by the branches of the tree. The lines are precise and controlled, characteristic of the early development of multi-colour printing techniques in Japan. The actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu was a popular figure in the kabuki theatre, known for his portrayals of female roles, or onnagata. This print serves as a record of his performance style and the aesthetic preferences of the urban population in Edo. The use of colour is restrained, focusing on subtle tones that complement the paper's natural ageing. The print demonstrates the technical skill required to align multiple blocks for colour application, a process that would eventually lead to the full-colour nishiki-e prints of the later eighteenth century. The work remains an example of the intersection between theatre and visual art in Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758591447375,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758668124495,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58758668157263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758668190031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758668222799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758668255567,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758668288335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758668321103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758668353871,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58758668386639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58758668419407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58758668452175,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-Sanogawa-Ichimatsu-as-a-Courtesan-during-the-Tanabata-Festival_Poster_CompositorV1_1789225765311.jpg?v=1789227180"},{"product_id":"a-young-man-as-a-seller-of-love-prophecies-okumura-toshinobu","title":"A Young Man as a Seller of Love Prophecies - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early 18th-century Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting a street vendor of love prophecies, rendered in the traditional urushi-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts a young man dressed in a patterned kimono, carrying two baskets suspended from a shoulder pole. The figure represents a seller of love prophecies, a common street vendor in the Edo period. The artist employs the urushi-e technique, which involves hand-colouring the print with pigments and sometimes applying glue to create a lacquer-like sheen on darker areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced and vertical, typical of the hosoban format used for actor prints and street figures of the era. The subject wears a kimono featuring a bold, geometric diamond pattern, contrasted with pine needle motifs. The baskets contain slips of paper, likely the written prophecies or fortunes offered to passers-by. Toshinobu, a member of the Okumura school, was known for his contributions to the development of early Ukiyo-e, particularly in his focus on theatrical subjects and urban types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line work is precise and controlled, defining the folds of the fabric and the posture of the figure with clarity. The colour palette is restricted, relying on soft yellows and muted tones against the paper ground, which allows the graphic quality of the kimono pattern to remain the primary focus. This work provides a glimpse into the social fabric of eighteenth-century Japan, where street vendors and their wares were frequent subjects for artists documenting the daily life of the city. The print reflects the aesthetic preferences of the period, prioritising clean outlines and a stylised approach to the human form. It remains a representative example of the early development of colour printing in Japan, before the full transition to the multi-block nishiki-e process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793769206095,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793773400399,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58793773433167,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793773465935,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793773498703,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793773531471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793773564239,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793773597007,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793773629775,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58793773662543,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58793773695311,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58793773728079,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Young-Man-as-a-Seller-of-Love-Prophecies_Poster_CompositorV1_1789520132327.jpg?v=1789520903"},{"product_id":"actor-as-a-peddler-of-dry-goods-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Actor as a Peddler of Dry Goods - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting a kabuki actor dressed as a travelling merchant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts a kabuki actor in the role of a travelling dry goods merchant. Toshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, active during the early eighteenth century, and is recognised for his contributions to the development of early ukiyo-e printmaking techniques. The work is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer print, where black ink was thickened with glue to simulate the appearance of lacquer, often supplemented by hand-applied pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition focuses on the figure of the peddler, who carries a large, rectangular wooden chest on his back. The chest is filled with various textile rolls and goods, rendered with clear, graphic lines. The actor wears a kimono decorated with architectural motifs, suggesting a connection to the urban environment of Edo. He holds a straw hat in his left hand, his posture suggesting movement as he walks. The artist employs a flat, two-dimensional approach to space, typical of the period, where the focus remains on the silhouette and the graphic quality of the costume patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTextual elements are integrated into the design, appearing on the side of the merchant's chest and within the patterns of the kimono. These inscriptions identify the goods and provide context for the theatrical role being portrayed. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft ochre, muted red, and black ink, which creates a balanced visual effect. This print offers a view into the intersection of kabuki theatre and the daily life of Edo-period merchants, capturing a specific character type that would have been familiar to contemporary audiences. The line work is precise, defining the folds of the fabric and the structure of the carrying case with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804731412815,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804735115599,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804735148367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804735181135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804735213903,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804735246671,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804735279439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804735312207,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804735344975,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804735377743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804735410511,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804735443279,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Actor-as-a-Peddler-of-Dry-Goods_Poster_CompositorV1_1789644494326.jpg?v=1789645073"},{"product_id":"daikoku-and-shoki-playing-chess-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Daikoku and Shoki Playing Chess - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print depicting the deity Daikoku and the demon queller Shoki engaged in a game of go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts a lighthearted encounter between two figures from Japanese folklore: Daikoku, the deity of wealth, and Shoki, the demon queller. The two are engaged in a game of go, a strategic board game, within a domestic interior. Daikoku is recognisable by his characteristic hood and the large sack of treasures resting behind him, while Shoki is portrayed with his traditional wild hair and stern expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer print, a style popular during the early eighteenth century. These prints were often hand-coloured, though this particular impression remains in its monochrome state, allowing the clarity of the line work to take precedence. Toshinobu, a member of the Okumura school, employed a precise, calligraphic style that defines the contours of the figures and the geometric pattern of the floor tiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is balanced, with the go board serving as the central point of interaction between the two mythological figures. The architectural elements, such as the sliding screens and the raised platform, provide a sense of spatial depth despite the two-dimensional nature of the medium. The artist captures a moment of quiet concentration, contrasting the domestic setting with the supernatural identities of the participants. This print reflects the playful approach to religious and folkloric subjects common in the Edo period, where deities were frequently depicted in mundane, human-like activities. The work demonstrates the technical skill of early Ukiyo-e artists in managing line weight and composition to create narrative clarity within a limited visual space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804747534671,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804750451023,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804750483791,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804750516559,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804750549327,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804750582095,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804750614863,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804750647631,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804750680399,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804750713167,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804750745935,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804750778703,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Daikoku-and-Shoki-Playing-Chess_Poster_CompositorV1_1789644885679.jpg?v=1789645211"},{"product_id":"woman-disrobing-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Woman Disrobing - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, featuring a woman in a patterned kimono, rendered in the traditional urushi-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu captures a moment of quiet intimacy, characteristic of the Ukiyo-e genre during the early eighteenth century. Toshinobu, an active member of the Okumura school, produced works that often featured bijin-ga, or pictures of beautiful women, rendered with a distinct focus on line and pattern. The subject is depicted in the process of disrobing, her posture suggesting a relaxed, private atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition relies on the interplay between the figure and the elaborate textile designs of her kimono. Toshinobu employs a variety of geometric and floral motifs across the fabric, which contrast with the smooth, simplified contours of the woman's form. The print is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer print, where hand-applied pigments and sometimes metallic powders were used to add depth to the black areas of the composition. This technique provided a glossy finish that mimicked the appearance of lacquerware, a popular aesthetic choice in the Edo period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe background remains minimal, allowing the viewer to focus on the figure and the decorative elements of her attire. The inclusion of calligraphic text in the upper sections serves as both a compositional balance and a narrative element, typical of prints intended for the urban audience of Edo. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft ochres, blacks, and the natural tone of the paper, which has aged to a warm, muted hue over time. This print offers a glimpse into the stylistic conventions of early Japanese printmaking, where the emphasis was placed on the elegance of line and the decorative potential of the human figure within a domestic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804860813647,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804910522703,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58804910555471,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804910588239,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804910621007,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804910653775,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804910686543,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804910719311,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804910752079,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58804910784847,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58804910817615,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58804910850383,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Woman-Disrobing_Poster_CompositorV1_1789645987170.jpg?v=1789646598"},{"product_id":"osome-and-hisamatsu-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Osome and Hisamatsu - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century Japanese woodblock print depicting the kabuki characters Osome and Hisamatsu, rendered in the benizuri-e style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts the popular kabuki theatre characters Osome and Hisamatsu. The work belongs to the benizuri-e tradition, a style of early colour printing that utilised a limited palette of pink (beni) and green applied to a black-and-white ink base. Toshinobu, a member of the Okumura school, was active during the early eighteenth century and contributed to the development of multi-colour printing techniques in Edo period Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features two figures in a domestic setting. Osome stands, holding a small object, while Hisamatsu sits before a box, his posture suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or interaction. The artist employs clean, firm lines to define the contours of the figures and their elaborate kimono patterns. The use of space is balanced, with the figures occupying the foreground against a simplified architectural backdrop. Calligraphic elements, including the artist's signature and text blocks, are integrated into the design, a common feature of ukiyo-e prints intended to provide context or identify the actors portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colour scheme is restrained, relying on the interplay between the warm tones of the garments and the neutral paper ground. The patterns on the clothing, featuring geometric shapes and floral motifs, demonstrate the attention to detail characteristic of the period's fashion and textile design. This print serves as an example of the early efforts by Japanese printmakers to move beyond monochrome ink impressions, experimenting with colour to add visual interest to theatrical subjects. The work remains a representative specimen of the aesthetic priorities of the mid-Edo era, focusing on the depiction of popular culture and the theatre through the medium of the woodblock print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/jo-and-uba-of-takasago-looking-at-the-rising-sun-totoya-hokkei\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eJo and Uba of Takasago Looking at the Rising Sun - Totoya Hokkei — Totoya Hokkei\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/frolicking-figures-and-animals-kawanabe-kyosai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFrolicking Figures and Animals - Kawanabe Kyōsai — Kawanabe Kyōsai\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58980941791567,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981101011279,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981101044047,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981101076815,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981101109583,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981101142351,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981101175119,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981101207887,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981101240655,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981101273423,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981101306191,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981101338959,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Osome-and-Hisamatsu_Poster_CompositorV1_1790898018613.jpg?v=1790898569"},{"product_id":"oshichi-carrying-a-blossoming-cherry-branch-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Oshichi Carrying a Blossoming Cherry Branch - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting the legendary Yaoya Oshichi with a cherry branch in a hand-coloured style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print depicts the legendary figure Yaoya Oshichi, a young woman from the Edo period who became a popular subject in Japanese literature and theatre. Okumura Toshinobu, a member of the Okumura school, captures her in a graceful pose, holding a flowering cherry branch. The work is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer print, where hand-applied pigments and sometimes glue were used to create a glossy, dark effect on specific areas of the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure wears a kimono decorated with floral motifs, rendered with clear, confident outlines typical of early eighteenth-century ukiyo-e. The composition is balanced, with the cherry branch providing a natural frame for the subject. A small slip of paper, or tanzaku, hangs from the branch, bearing calligraphy that adds a narrative element to the scene. The colour palette is restrained, relying on earthy tones, muted yellows, and soft oranges, which have aged to provide the warm, aged paper tone seen today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkumura Toshinobu was active during the formative years of the ukiyo-e genre. His work often focused on actors and beautiful women, known as bijin-ga. This print reflects the aesthetic priorities of the time, where the focus remained on the elegance of the figure and the decorative quality of the garments. The lack of complex background elements ensures the viewer concentrates on the posture and the symbolic nature of the cherry blossoms, which represent the fleeting beauty of life. This print provides a glimpse into the visual culture of Edo-period Japan, where historical and literary figures were frequently reimagined for a growing urban audience interested in theatre and fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981614092623,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981722095951,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981722128719,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981722161487,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981722194255,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981722227023,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981722259791,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981722292559,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981722325327,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981722358095,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981722390863,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981722423631,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Oshichi-Carrying-a-Blossoming-Cherry-Branch_Poster_CompositorV1_1790899541349.jpg?v=1790901521"},{"product_id":"puppeteer-okumura-toshinobu","title":"Puppeteer - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting a performer with puppets in a traditional kimono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts a performer engaged in the art of puppetry. Toshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, active during the early eighteenth century in Edo. His work often focused on actors and figures from the theatre, capturing the aesthetic conventions of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition features a central figure dressed in a kimono with a pattern of floral motifs and geometric weaves. The performer holds a small puppet aloft in their right hand, while a second, smaller puppet rests upon their left shoulder. The print employs the benizuri-e style, which involves the application of hand-applied colour to the printed lines. The palette is restrained, relying on soft pinks, yellows, and black ink to define the forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure stands in a slight contrapposto, a common posture in Ukiyo-e prints of the era to suggest movement and grace. The lines are clean and deliberate, typical of the early woodblock printing techniques that preceded the full-colour nishiki-e prints of the later eighteenth century. The background remains plain, focusing the viewer's attention entirely on the performer and their puppets. The text visible on the box held by the performer provides a specific cultural context, linking the image to the popular entertainment of the time. This piece offers a clear view into the visual language of the early Edo period, where the theatre and its performers were frequent subjects for artists working in the Ukiyo-e tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981756567887,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981838651727,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981838684495,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981838717263,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981838750031,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981838782799,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981838815567,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981838848335,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981838881103,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58981838913871,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58981838946639,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58981838979407,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Puppeteer_Poster_CompositorV1_1790901026390.jpg?v=1790902146"},{"product_id":"the-actor-fujimura-handayu-ii-as-nowake-no-mae-okumura-toshinobu","title":"The actor Fujimura Handayu II as Nowake no Mae - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1719 woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicting the kabuki actor Fujimura Handayu II in the role of Nowake no Mae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts the kabuki actor Fujimura Handayu II in the role of Nowake no Mae. The performance took place at the Ichimura Theater in Edo during the eleventh month of 1719. Toshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, which operated during the early eighteenth century. His work is characteristic of the period, focusing on the theatrical culture of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is rendered in a style typical of early ukiyo-e, where the artist prioritises clear outlines and flat areas of colour. The actor wears a kimono decorated with floral motifs and circular crests, holding a sword with a steady grip. The use of a straw hat adds a sense of travel or disguise to the character. The print is an example of urushi-e, or lacquer-style print, where hand-applied pigments create a specific visual weight. The composition is balanced, placing the actor against a neutral background to draw attention to the costume and the theatrical pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuch prints served as souvenirs for theatre-goers, documenting specific performances and the popularity of individual actors. The lines are precise, reflecting the technical requirements of the woodblock medium in the early 1700s. The colour palette is restrained, relying on ochre and black to define the form. This work provides a record of kabuki costume design and the aesthetic preferences of the Genroku and Kyoho eras. It captures a moment of performance, preserving the appearance of a specific actor in a historical production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/the-actor-segawa-kikunojo-ii-as-the-courtesan-umegae-suzuki-harunobu\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eThe Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as the Courtesan Umegae - Suzuki Harunobu — Suzuki Harunobu\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/mountains-and-rivers-along-the-kisokaido-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMountains and Rivers Along the Kisokaidō - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58981912805711,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982049513807,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982049546575,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982049579343,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982049612111,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982049644879,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982049677647,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982049710415,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982049743183,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982049775951,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982049808719,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982049841487,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-actor-Fujimura-Handayu-II-as-Nowake-no-Mae_Poster_CompositorV1_1790903012503.jpg?v=1790904353"},{"product_id":"the-actor-tsutsui-kichijuro-okumura-toshinobu","title":"The Actor Tsutsui Kichijuro - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eA classic Ukiyo-e woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, featuring the kabuki actor Tsutsui Kichijuro in a traditional role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts the kabuki actor Tsutsui Kichijuro. Toshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, active during the early eighteenth century in Edo. His work often features actors in dramatic poses, reflecting the popularity of the theatre within the urban culture of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print employs the urushi-e technique, where black ink is thickened with glue to create a lacquer-like effect on the actor's robes. The composition is balanced, with the figure positioned against a neutral background. The actor wears a wide-brimmed hat and carries two swords, suggesting a role as a samurai or a character of high status. The kimono pattern includes subtle motifs of rabbits and grasses, which add a decorative element to the lower portion of the garment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs an example of early Ukiyo-e, the print demonstrates the transition from simple monochrome works to the more complex, hand-coloured prints that preceded the full-colour nishiki-e style. The line work is precise, defining the contours of the figure and the folds of the fabric with clarity. The colour palette is restricted, relying on earthy tones and the deep black of the robes to create visual contrast. This piece offers a glimpse into the aesthetic preferences of the Genroku and Kyoho eras, where the focus remained on the stylised representation of popular performers. The print serves as a record of the costume and performance style of the time, capturing the theatricality of the kabuki stage through a refined, graphic approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/yokkaichi-mie-river-utagawa-hiroshige\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eYokkaichi: Mie River - Utagawa Hiroshige — Utagawa Hiroshige\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/fr\/products\/fifty-three-stations-of-the-tokaido-inspired-by-famous-pictures-kanagawa-utagawa-kunisada\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eFifty-Three Stations of the Tōkaidō: Inspired by Famous Pictures (Kanagawa) - Utagawa Kunisada — Utagawa Kunisada\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Okumura Toshinobu","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982067437903,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982076580175,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58982076612943,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982076645711,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982076678479,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982076711247,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982076744015,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982076776783,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982076809551,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58982076842319,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58982076875087,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58982076907855,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/The-Actor-Tsutsui-Kichijuro_Poster_CompositorV1_1790907049558.jpg?v=1790908485"},{"product_id":"the-actor-hayakawa-hatsuse-as-a-flower-vendor-okumura-toshinobu","title":"The Actor Hayakawa Hatsuse as a Flower Vendor - Okumura Toshinobu","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early eighteenth-century woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu, depicting a kabuki actor in the role of a flower vendor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis woodblock print by Okumura Toshinobu depicts the kabuki actor Hayakawa Hatsuse in the role of a flower vendor. The work is a fine example of urushi-e, a technique where hand-applied pigments, sometimes mixed with glue to create a lacquer-like sheen, were added to black-and-white prints. The actor is shown carrying a bamboo pole across his shoulders, from which two baskets of seasonal flowers are suspended. The composition balances the figure of the actor with the delicate botanical elements, creating a sense of harmony typical of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToshinobu was a member of the Okumura school, which was active during the early eighteenth century. His work often focused on kabuki actors, who were popular subjects for ukiyo-e artists. The actor is dressed in a kimono featuring a bold, geometric pattern, which contrasts with the organic forms of the flowers. The use of line is precise, defining the folds of the fabric and the structure of the baskets with clarity. The colour palette is restrained, relying on soft tones of red, yellow, and black to draw attention to the central figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe print reflects the cultural climate of Edo-period Japan, where the theatre and its performers held a significant place in urban life. By portraying an actor in a humble, everyday role, the artist bridges the gap between the theatrical world and the daily experiences of the city dwellers. The print is a representative piece of the early ukiyo-e tradition, showing the development of printmaking techniques before the introduction of full-colour nishiki-e printing later in the century. 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