The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kazusa no Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo in the Play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Third Month, 1783 c. 1783

This ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shunjō depicts the famous Kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the character Kazusa no Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo in the play Edo no Hana Mimasu Soga. The print, created in 1783, shows Danjuro V in a dramatic pose, highlighting the intricate details of his costume and the intensity of his expression. This print is an example of the popular genre of yakusha-e, or actor prints, which were a major form of art during the Edo period in Japan. These prints, often depicting famous Kabuki actors in their roles, offered a glimpse into the vibrant world of Japanese theater and were highly prized by art collectors.