Suzuki Harunobu: Colourisation of Ukiyo-e

Suzuki Harunobu is a very important figure among ukiyo-e artists. His achievements are as revolutionary as those of Hishikawa Moronobu, who transitioned from book-style woodblock prints to single-sheet woodblock prints. Although Hishikawa Moronobu created the single-sheet woodblock print style, the technology at that time only allowed for black-and-white prints.

Subsequently, many people attempted to produce color woodblock prints, but none achieved dramatic success.

In this context, Suzuki Harunobu made significant contributions to the development of techniques for creating vibrant ukiyo-e prints. His efforts led to the establishment of the colorful ukiyo-e style that forms the basis of the prints we see today.

Thus, Suzuki Harunobu played a crucial role in the development of ukiyo-e.