Woman with Toys for the Boys' Festival 1720 - 1740

"Woman with Toys for the Boys' Festival" is a woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu, a prominent artist of the Edo period in Japan. Created between 1720 and 1740, the print depicts a woman in traditional Japanese attire holding a tray filled with toys, likely intended for the Boys' Festival, a significant annual celebration in Japan. Masanobu was a master of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that depicted everyday life, and his works often featured scenes of beauty, fashion, and entertainment. This print is a quintessential example of his style, showcasing his skillful use of color and composition.