The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke in the play "Nanohana Akebono Soga," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the second month, 1741 1741

"The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Kumenosuke in the play 'Nanohana Akebono Soga'" is a woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu, created in 1741. It depicts the famous actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu I, dressed as the character Kumenosuke, riding a bull and playing a flute. This ukiyo-e print is a valuable example of a genre that captured the fleeting beauty of Edo-era Japan. The print is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago and is a captivating glimpse into the world of kabuki theater, offering a compelling portrait of an influential performer.