About Okumura Toshinobu
Lived 1709 – 1751 (aged 41–42). Okumura Toshinobu was a Japanese artist and ukiyo-e artist.
was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist. He is the only known student of Okumura Masanobu; many of his works nonetheless appeared from publishers other than Masanobu.
The majority of Toshinobu's works come from the Genbun era (1716–1741), and are mostly prints in the beni-e ("red picture") and urushi-e ("lacquer picture") styles. Many of his works depict people selling things. Toshinobu also made yakusha-e portraits of kabuki actors; in contrast to the Torii school, rather than heroics, Toshionobu tended to depict scenes of romance.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Okumura Toshinobu?
Japanese artist
When was Okumura Toshinobu born?
Okumura Toshinobu was born in 1709 in Japan.
When did Okumura Toshinobu die?
Okumura Toshinobu died in 1751.
What was Okumura Toshinobu's occupation?
Okumura Toshinobu was an artist and ukiyo-e artist.
What nationality was Okumura Toshinobu?
Okumura Toshinobu was Japanese.
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