The Actors Otani Ryuzaemon II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Tominosuke I as Oiso no Tora in the play "Tamagushi Yosooi Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1747 by Nishimura Shigenaga

The Actors Otani Ryuzaemon II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Tominosuke I as Oiso no Tora in the play "Tamagushi Yosooi Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1747 1747

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This ukiyo-e print by Nishimura Shigenaga depicts the Kabuki actors Otani Ryuzaemon II as Kajiwara Genta and Arashi Tominosuke I as Oiso no Tora in the play "Tamagushi Yosooi Soga," which was performed at the Ichimura Theater in 1747. The work is notable for its detailed depiction of the actors' costumes and poses, as well as the intricate patterns and textures of their clothing. It is a classic example of the ukiyo-e style of printmaking, which flourished in Japan during the Edo period. The print is a valuable document of the history of Kabuki theater and a testament to the skill of Shigenaga as an artist.

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