The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Sengokuya Ihei and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as his wife Omatsu in the play "Kashiwa ga Toge Kichirei no Sumo," performed at Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1755 1755

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyohiro, titled "The Actors Ichimura Kamezo I as Sengokuya Ihei and Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as his wife Omatsu in the play 'Kashiwa ga Toge Kichirei no Sumo,' performed at Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1755," depicts two Kabuki actors in elaborate costumes, likely mid-performance. The print is a testament to the popularity of the theater in 18th-century Japan. The intricate detail of the actors' clothing, along with the inclusion of the theater stage and the play's title, provides a glimpse into the vibrant world of Kabuki. The print's subject matter and style are characteristic of Torii Kiyohiro, a prominent artist known for his depictions of actors and theatrical scenes.