The Actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as the maid Tsumagi in the play "Otokyama O-Edo no Ishizue," performed at the Kiri Theater in the eleventh month, 1794 c. 1794

This "ukiyo-e" woodblock print by Katsukawa Shun'ei depicts the actor Yamashita Kinsaku II as the maid Tsumagi in the play "Otokoyama O-Edo no Ishizue." The print, created in 1794, showcases the actor's skill in portraying a female role. Kinsaku II is depicted in a traditional Japanese kimono, a common subject for ukiyo-e prints. The delicate detail in the floral patterns and folds of the fabric highlights the beauty and artistry of Japanese fashion. This print, now housed in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies the popularity of Kabuki theater and actor portraits in Edo-period Japan.