Kabuki Actor Segawa Kikunojō III in a Mad Female Role 1798

This 1798 woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I depicts the Kabuki actor Segawa Kikunojō III in a female role. The print is known as a *yakusha-e*, a genre of Japanese woodblock prints that feature actors in their roles. The actor is depicted in a dramatic pose, with his long hair flowing down his back and his kimono flowing around him. The intricate details of the clothing and the expressive features of the actor are characteristic of Toyokuni I's style. This print is a fine example of the vibrant and popular art of Japanese woodblock printing.