Bloemenverkoopster 1730 - 1740

okumuratoshinobu

pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

flower

personal sketchbook

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

pen work

sketchbook drawing

sketchbook art

doodle art

"Bloemenverkoopster" (Flower Seller) is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Okumura Toshinobu (1717-1750) dating back to 1730-1740. The print depicts a woman in a traditional kimono, adorned with intricate floral patterns and carrying a basket of flowers. The composition is simple yet elegant, highlighting the graceful figure of the woman as she walks. This ukiyo-e artwork, typical of the Edo period, captures the beauty of everyday life and the appreciation for nature in Japanese culture.