The Actor Tomizawa Montaro I as Miyako no Mae in the play "Izu Genji Horai Yakata," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1736 1736

This woodblock print, created by Okumura Masanobu in 1736, depicts the actor Tomizawa Montaro I as Miyako no Mae in the play "Izu Genji Horai Yakata," which was performed at the Ichimura Theater. The print showcases the actor in a vibrant costume, emphasizing the dramatic and colorful aspects of Japanese Kabuki theater. This artwork is a great example of the "ukiyo-e" style of Japanese art, which translates to "pictures of the floating world," and often depicts scenes from popular entertainment, everyday life, and the beauty of nature. The detailed depiction of the actor's costume and the play's setting, makes the work a valuable record of the theater in Edo period Japan.