The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Wakano as Oyuki in the play "Honen Taiheiki," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1723 by Okumura Toshinobu

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I as Kusunoki Masatsura and Arashi Wakano as Oyuki in the play "Honen Taiheiki," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1723 1723

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This woodblock print, created by Okumura Toshinobu in 1723, captures the performance of actors Ichikawa Monnosuke I and Arashi Wakano in the play "Honen Taiheiki." The print is an example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that flourished in the Edo period and focused on everyday life and popular entertainment. The vibrant colors and intricate details of the costumes and setting create a vivid portrayal of the actors in their roles. The print is now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago.

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