The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Enya Hangan (?) in the Play Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura (?), Performed at the Nakamura Theater (?) in the Ninth Month, 1780 (?) c. 1780

This ukiyo-e print, created by Katsukawa Shunkō around 1780, depicts the renowned kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Enya Hangan, a character from the play *Kanadehon Chushin Nagori no Kura*. The print, which is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, showcases Shunkō's mastery of depicting actors in their roles. The image is composed primarily in black and white, with accents of yellow, highlighting the details of the actor's costume and creating a sense of depth. This work is a fine example of the ukiyo-e tradition, which captured the vibrant culture and entertainment of Edo-period Japan.