De acteur Ichikawa Danjuro VII maakt zich op voor een Shibaraku voorstelling geassisteerd door een jongen c. 1830

This woodblock print, created by Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865) around 1830, depicts the renowned kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro VII preparing for a Shibaraku performance. The actor is dressed in elaborate costume and makeup, with a dramatic expression on his face, while a young boy assists him by holding a black shoe. Kunisada, a prominent artist of the ukiyo-e school, captures the dynamism and theatricality of kabuki, a popular form of Japanese theater, in this vibrantly colored print. This print is a testament to the enduring legacy of kabuki and its fascination with the art of performance.