The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Otomos' Maid Wakakusa, Actually Prince Korehito 

"The Actor Segawa Tomisaburo II as the Otomos' Maid Wakakusa, Actually Prince Korehito" is a woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese artist Tōshūsai Sharaku. It depicts the kabuki actor Segawa Tomisaburo II in a role that exemplifies Sharaku’s signature style of dramatic portraiture. The actor’s exaggerated features and powerful pose convey the intensity of his performance and the theatrical nature of the subject. Sharaku’s work is known for its meticulous detail and striking use of black and white. The print’s bold lines and stark contrasts create a sense of dynamism and immediacy, capturing the essence of kabuki theatre. Sharaku’s unique and brief career left a lasting impact on Japanese art history.