The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro I as Taira no Masakado Disguised as Otomo no Kuronushi (?) or Sugawara Micihizane (?) in the Play Shida Yuzuriha Horai Soga (?) or Sugawara Denju Tenarai Kagami (?), Performed at the Morita Theater (?) in the First or Fifth Month, 1775 (?) c. 1775

This ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shunkō depicts the renowned actor Nakamura Tomijuro I portraying Taira no Masakado, a historical figure often portrayed in kabuki plays, in a scene from a theatrical performance. The print showcases the artist's masterful use of woodblock printing techniques and vibrant colors to capture the actor's dramatic pose and elaborate costume. This woodblock print, created in 1775, offers a glimpse into the world of Edo-period kabuki theater and the popularity of actor portraits in Japanese art.