Monkey trainer c. 1755

This single-sheet woodblock print, *Monkey Trainer*, is a work from the prolific Japanese artist Ishikawa Toyonobu (1711-1785). Created around 1755, the print depicts a monkey trainer with a monkey sitting on his shoulder. The composition is vertically oriented, featuring a strong sense of movement and dynamism. The artist's use of line, color, and detail give the print a lively and engaging quality. The print exemplifies the genre of *ukiyo-e*, Japanese woodblock prints that captured the vibrant urban culture of Edo, Japan. *Monkey Trainer* is housed in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.