Kataoka Dadô II als Chôgorô 1848

This woodblock print, "Kataoka Dadô II als Chôgorô", is a work by Utagawa Hirosada from 1848. The print, depicting a Kabuki actor in costume, is a classic example of ukiyo-e, a style that popularized woodblock prints in Japan in the Edo period (1603-1868). "Kataoka Dadô II als Chôgorô" exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre's fascination with the stage, capturing the actor's dramatic pose and elaborately designed costume in vivid detail.