Actor Bandō Mitsugorō VI as Yamato no Omitsu Possibly 1862 - 1864

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Utagawa Kunisada, a master of the genre, depicts Bandō Mitsugorō VI, a celebrated kabuki actor, as the character Yamato no Omitsu. The print, created between 1862 and 1864, captures the actor in a theatrical pose, illuminated against a nighttime scene of bustling river traffic. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the print are characteristic of Kunisada's work, and the image offers a glimpse into the world of kabuki theatre in Edo-era Japan.