The Actors Ichikawa Ebizō V as the Outlaw Nippon Daemon (right) and Kataoka Gadō as Tokushima Gohei 1849

This 1849 woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Gosōtei Hirosada depicts the actors Ichikawa Ebizō V as the outlaw Nippon Daemon (right) and Kataoka Gadō as Tokushima Gohei. The kabuki actors are portrayed in their theatrical costumes and makeup, capturing the dramatic intensity of a performance. This ukiyo-e print, a genre that flourished in Edo-period Japan, exemplifies the artist's mastery of color and line, skillfully depicting the actors' expressions and the intricate detail of their clothing.