Ichikawa Omezō I in the Role of Yakko Ippei from the Play Koinyōbō Somewake Tazuna 1794

This 1794 woodblock print by the mysterious Japanese artist Tōshūsai Sharaku depicts Ichikawa Omezō I in the role of Yakko Ippei from the play *Koinyōbō Somewake Tazuna*. The actor's dramatic expression and the bold, graphic style of the print are characteristic of Sharaku's work. Sharaku's prints often depict Kabuki actors in famous roles, providing a glimpse into the popular theater of Edo-period Japan. This print, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a prime example of Sharaku's ability to capture the intensity and theatricality of Kabuki performance.