The Actors Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, Sakata Shintaro (?) as Soga no Goro, and Takigawa Kinya (?) as Soga no Juro in the play "Sazareishi Suehiro Genji," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1744 1744

This ukiyo-e print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicts a scene from the kabuki play “Sazareishi Suehiro Genji.” The print features three actors – Ichikawa Ebizo II as Musashibo Benkei, and Sakata Shintaro (?) and Takigawa Kinya (?) as the Soga brothers. The print's vibrant colors and dynamic composition capture the energy and excitement of a kabuki performance. The image is a valuable document of Edo-period (1603–1868) Japanese theater and provides insight into the popular culture of the time.