Scene from the Drama "Shusse Taiheike," Performed at the Ichimura Theatre 1707 - 1711

This black and white woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu depicts a scene from the kabuki play "Shusse Taiheike" performed at the Ichimura Theatre in Edo, Japan. Dating from 1707 to 1711, the print shows two actors in costume. The actor on the left is holding a drum and is dressed in elaborate clothing. The actor on the right is seated and holds a sword, his robe is adorned with a flower motif. The image captures a moment of intense drama, and provides a glimpse into the world of kabuki theatre in early 18th-century Japan.