Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play "Intercalary Year Praise of a Famous Poem (Uruo Toshi Meika no Homare)," performed at the Miyako Theater in the eleventh month, 1794 1794

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Tōshūsai Sharaku depicts Nakamura Nakazo II as Prince Koretaka disguised as the farmer Tsuchizo in the play "Intercalary Year Praise of a Famous Poem (Uruo Toshi Meika no Homare)." Sharaku's work is renowned for its expressive and realistic portrayal of kabuki actors, and this print is no exception. The actor's face is rendered with striking detail, his intense gaze and exaggerated features highlighting the dramatic nature of the performance. The striped kimono and the sword held in his hand further emphasize the character's transformation and the tension of the scene. The print was created in 1794, a short but prolific period in Sharaku's career, and is now housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.