Suzuki Harunobu (?? ??; 1724 - July 7; 1770) was a Japanese woodblock print artist; one of the most famous in the Ukiyo-e style. He was an innovator; the first to produce full-color prints (nishiki-e) in 1765; rendering obsolete the former modes of two- and three-color prints.

Harunobu used many special techniques; and depicted a wide variety of subjects; from classical poems to contemporary beauties (bijin; bijin-ga). Like many artists of his day; Harunobu also produced a number of shunga; or erotic images.

During his lifetime and shortly afterwards; many artists imitated his style. A few; such as Harushige; even boasted of their ability to forge the work of the great master. Much about Harunobu's life is unknown. Pictures From History