Okumura Toshinobu Collection

No. 3 - Autumn: Chrysanthemum Festival, from the series "Pleasures of the Four...", c. 1730
No. 3 - Autumn: Chrysanthemum Festival, from the series "Pleasures of the Four Seasons (Shiki no asobi)", c. 1730

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Wakano as Oyuki in the pl... 1723
The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Wakano as Oyuki in the play " Honen Taiheiki, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1723, 1723

The actor Fujimura Handayu II as Nowake no Mae in the play "Tategami Teika Kazura, "perfor... 1719
The actor Fujimura Handayu II II as Nowake no Mae in the play " Tategami Teika Kazura, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1719, 1719

The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo as Shikishi Naishinno and Tsuruya Nanboku as Gengoro in the... 1719
The Actors Nakamura Takesaburo I as Shikishi Naishinno and Tsuruya Nanboku as Gengoro in the play " Tategami Teika Kazura, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1719

Puppeteer, c. 1730. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Puppeteer, c. 1730. Attributed to Okumura Toshinobu

The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke I, c. 1719. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke I, c. 1719. Attributed to Okumura Toshinobu

Oshichi Carrying a Blossoming Cherry Branch, c. 1727 / 30. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Oshichi Carrying a Blossoming Cherry Branch, c. 1727/30. Attributed to Okumura Toshinobu

The Actor Sawamura Kamesaburo as Nagoya Kosanza in the play "Keisei Fukubiki Nagoya
The Actor Sawamura Kamesaburo as Nagoya Kosanza in the play " Keisei Fukubiki Nagoya, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1731, 1731. Attributed to Okumura Toshinobu

The Princess Style (Ohimesama-fu), c. 1735. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Princess Style (Ohimesama-fu), c. 1735. Attributed to Okumura Toshinobu

The Actor Sanogawa Mangiku as a woman walking in the snow, c. 1742

Osome and Hisamatsu, c. 1720. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Osome and Hisamatsu, c. 1720

The Actors Sanjo Kantaro II as Osome and Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Hisamatsu, 1720. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Actors Sanjo Kantaro II as Osome and Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Hisamatsu, 1720

The Actor Tsutsui Kichijuro, c. 1725. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Actor Tsutsui Kichijuro, c. 1725

Young Woman Holding Flowers, c. 1730. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Young Woman Holding Flowers, c. 1730

The Actor Sanjo Kantaro as a courtesan, c. 1723. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Actor Sanjo Kantaro as a courtesan, c. 1723

The Actor Hayakawa Hatsuse as a Flower Vendor, mid-1720s. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
The Actor Hayakawa Hatsuse as a Flower Vendor, mid-1720s

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke as a nobleman and Dekishima Daisuke as a noblewoman, c. 1721

Young Man Playing Ushiwaka, c. 1725. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Young Man Playing Ushiwaka, c. 1725

The Actor Arashi Wakano as a woman standing beneath a cherry tree, c. 1724

Portrait of Ichimura Takenojo and Sanjo Kantaro, ca. 1793. ca. 1793
Portrait of Ichimura Takenojo and Sanjo Kantaro, ca. 1793

Woman Disrobing. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Woman Disrobing

Actor Ichimura Uzaemon (1699-1762) as a Comb Vendor, ca. 1730. ca. 1730
Actor Ichimura Uzaemon (1699-1762) as a Comb Vendor, ca. 1730

Daikoku and Shoki Playing Chess, ca. 1730. ca. 1730. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
Daikoku and Shoki Playing Chess, ca. 1730

Actor (Sanjo Kantaro?) in the Role of a Courtesan, ca. 1728. ca. 1728
Actor (Sanjo Kantaro?) in the Role of a Courtesan, ca. 1728

Young woman bird cage Woman hat kimono pattern
Young woman with bird cage, Woman with hat and in kimono with pattern of large plum blossom, looking at bird cage hanging on stick which she carries over her right shoulder, in her left hand a fan

Woman hand mirror kimono pattern chrysanthemums growing
Woman with hand mirror, Woman in kimono with a pattern of chrysanthemums growing through fencing, sitting on a porch, in her left hand a mirror in which the reflection of her face

Flower saleswoman Woman hat kimono pattern shells
Flower saleswoman, Woman with hat and in kimono with pattern of shells, seaweed and waves, carrying a yoke on which bamboo stands with flower arrangements

An Actor With a Rack of Wigs. Creator: Okumura Toshinobu
An Actor With a Rack of Wigs

Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu (1722-1763) as a Courtesan during the Tanabata Festival, ca. 1730

Actor Sanjo Kantaro (1697-1763) as a Woman, ca. 1730. ca. 1730
Actor Sanjo Kantaro (1697-1763) as a Woman, ca. 1730

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Okumura Toshinobu was a renowned creator and artist during the 18th century, known for his exceptional talent in capturing the essence of various theatrical performances. His works showcased the actors' incredible skills and brought characters to life on paper. In one of his creations, we see Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Wakano as Oyuki in the play from 1723. Toshinobu's attention to detail is evident as he beautifully portrays their expressions and costumes, immersing us into the world of theater. Another masterpiece by Toshinobu features Fujimura Handayu II as Nowake no Mae in "Tategami Teika Kazura" from 1719. The actor's gracefulness is captured flawlessly, highlighting Toshinobu's ability to convey movement through static art. One cannot overlook Nakamura Takesaburo as Shikishi Naishinno and Tsuruya Nanboku as Gengoro in another piece from 1719. The intensity between these characters is palpable thanks to Toshinobu's skillful brushstrokes. Not limited to human subjects, Okumura also delved into puppetry with a creation dating back to around 1730. His portrayal of puppets showcases his versatility as an artist while maintaining a sense of realism even within this unique medium. Ichikawa Monnosuke I makes yet another appearance in one of Okumura Toshinobu's works from around 1719. This depiction captures both the actor's physicality and emotional depth, truly showcasing their talent on stage. In "Oshichi Carrying a Blossoming Cherry Branch" created between 1727-1730, we witness Okumura's ability to capture delicate beauty through intricate details such as cherry blossoms blooming against Oshichi's backdrop.