Okumura Masanobu (奥村政信)

Okumura Masanobu (奥村政信) was a Japanese artist whose active period is documented as spanning 1603 to 1695. His legacy is primarily documented through the surviving examples of his printmaking and illustrated book production.

The artist's materials are held in significant North American institutional collections, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago, establishing the historical and museum-quality importance of his output. Fifteen documented works are represented across these collections: fourteen individual prints and one illustrated book.

The prints retained in major collections frequently depict theatrical figures and scenes of the pleasure quarters. Notable works include Drunken Goblins (Shôjô) and A New Selection of Big Fans (Shinsen O-Uchiwa). Specific compositions detailing contemporary culture and actors are exemplified by Actor Ichikawa Danjuro II as Sukeroku, as well as scenes such as Nakanocho in the Yoshiwara and The Courtesan Takao Leaving Against a Window. As key historical documents, many surviving Okumura Masanobu (奥村政信) prints are now available within the public domain, facilitating access to high-quality prints for researchers and enthusiasts studying early Japanese art.