Ichikawa Danjûrô VII als Yoshimune no Munesada met waaier en Ichikawa Omezô in de rol van Sekibei met bijl 1822

This woodblock print, created in 1822 by Utagawa Toyokuni I, depicts a scene from a kabuki play. The print features Ichikawa Danjûrô VII as Yoshimune no Munesada holding a fan and Ichikawa Omezô as Sekibei with an axe. This is a kabuki actor print, an important genre of Japanese art which depicted famous actors in their roles. Toyokuni I, a prominent artist of the Edo period, is known for his lively and detailed portrayal of kabuki actors. The print’s composition is dynamic, conveying a sense of action and drama through the characters’ postures and expressions.