The Actors Ichikawa Masugoro as Kusunoki Masatsura and Hayakawa Denshiro as Shinzaemon in the play "Hachijin Taiheiki," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the eleventh month, 1727 1727

"The Actors Ichikawa Masugoro as Kusunoki Masatsura and Hayakawa Denshiro as Shinzaemon in the play "Hachijin Taiheiki" is a ukiyo-e print by Torii Kiyonobu II, created in 1727. This print depicts the famous kabuki actors Ichikawa Masugoro and Hayakawa Denshiro in their roles as Kusunoki Masatsura and Shinzaemon, respectively, from the play “Hachijin Taiheiki”. The dynamic composition and bold lines convey the excitement of a kabuki performance and showcase the distinct styles of these two actors. This print is a valuable document of Japanese theatrical culture in the 18th century, highlighting the enduring popularity of kabuki and the artistry of ukiyo-e printmakers."