The Actors Arashi Otohachi I as Fukakusa no Shosho, Ichimura Uzaemon IX as Ariwara no Yukihira, and Nakamura Matsue I as Murasame in the play "Kisoe Uta Sakae Komachi," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1762 1762

This woodblock print, created by Tomikawa Fusanobu (Ginsetsu) in 1762, showcases the actors Arashi Otohachi I, Ichimura Uzaemon IX, and Nakamura Matsue I in the play "Kisoe Uta Sakae Komachi," which was performed at the Ichimura Theater. The print captures a scene from the play, with the three actors dressed in their theatrical costumes, demonstrating the popularity of Kabuki theater during the Edo period. The vivid colors and detailed portrayal of the actors' expressions and costumes make this print a valuable document of the history of Japanese theater. The print is part of the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.