A Young Man as a Seller of Love Prophecies 1730s

This ukiyo-e print, created by Okumura Toshinobu in the 1730s, depicts a young man dressed in a colorful kimono, selling love prophecies. The print is a classic example of the genre, capturing the vibrancy of Edo-era Japanese life. The man's clothing is adorned with intricate patterns, and the print’s use of bold lines and colors creates a sense of movement and energy. The man’s confident posture and the details of his clothing suggest that this print was intended to be a commercial success, targeted towards an audience interested in the social world of Edo. The work is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s extensive collection of Japanese art.