Toyokuni I

(1769 - 1825)

Japanese

A Ukiyo-e printer and printmaker, Toyokuni lived and worked in Edo. He was a pupil of Utagawa Toyoharu and was influenced by almost every contemporary well-known artist, including Sharcha, Kiyonaga and Utamaro. The most popular artist of the Utagawa school, Toyokuni's works ranged from landscapes to Kabuki actors and bijin-e (beauties). At his best, he was a brilliant draftsman and designer.

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