The Actor Nakamuro Tomijuro as a Mounted Warrior 1740

Okumura Masanobu’s *The Actor Nakamuro Tomijuro as a Mounted Warrior* (1740) is an example of a *ukiyo-e* print, a genre of Japanese art depicting everyday life, especially actors and courtesans. The print shows the popular actor Nakamuro Tomijuro, dressed as a warrior, astride a horse. The artist's signature appears at the bottom. Masanobu was known for his detailed depictions of clothing and the use of strong lines, which gives the image a sense of dynamism. The print is a good example of how *ukiyo-e* artists combined realistic details with stylized compositions, creating a unique visual language that captured the spirit of Edo-period Japan.