Ishikawa Toyomasa

Ishikawa Toyomasa was a historical print artist active in the mid-eighteenth century, with documented activity recorded in 1757. The artist is known exclusively through printmaking, with twelve prints currently represented in major museum collections globally.

This documented output is held, in part, by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, establishing the credibility and historical importance of the works. The subject matter of Toyomasa’s known works often centers on cyclical or temporal themes, with identifiable titles including The First Month, The Fifth Month, The Eighth Month, and The Eleventh Month. Another specific work held in collections is The Festival of Dolls (Third Month).

As valuable historical artifacts, high-quality prints of the artist's documented works are frequently made available to researchers and the public. Many representations of these Ishikawa Toyomasa prints reside within the public domain, offering museum-quality access to researchers and collectors globally.