De acteur Nakamura Tomijuro II als apendresseur 1838

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, "De acteur Nakamura Tomijuro II als apendresseur", was created by Hasegawa Sadanobu in 1838. It depicts the famous kabuki actor Nakamura Tomijuro II, dressed as a monkey trainer, with a monkey perched on his shoulder. The vibrant colors and detailed costumes of the print are characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, which flourished in Edo-period Japan. The print is an excellent example of how ukiyo-e artists celebrated popular culture and theatrical figures. The print, now part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Sadanobu's skill in capturing the dynamic energy of a theatrical performance.