The Actors Tamazawa Saijiro I as the pageboy Umezaburo and Segawa Kikunojo I as Oroku in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1744 1744

This ukiyo-e print by Torii Kiyomasu II depicts two famous kabuki actors, Tamazawa Saijiro I and Segawa Kikunojo I, performing in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji" at the Nakamura Theater in 1744. The print showcases the actors in their roles, with intricate details of their costumes and the play's setting. Kiyomasu's work captured the excitement and glamour of kabuki theater, making it a popular genre of art in 18th century Japan. The image's simplicity and subtle use of color make this print an intriguing piece of Japanese woodblock art.