A Master of Transience: The World of Nishimura Shigenobu (Ishikawa Toyonobu) The Edo period in Japan witnessed an explosion of artistic creativity, and within the vibrant landscape of *ukiyo-e* – “pictures of the floating world” – emerged artists who captured the ephemeral beauty of life with remarkable skill. Among them stands Nishimura Shigenobu, also known as Ishikawa Toyonobu (1711–1785), a figure whose work embodies both the elegance and subtle sensuality characteristic of early *ukiyo-e*. While biographical details remain somewhat elusive, piecing together his artistic trajectory revea…