Nakamura Utaemon III in de rol van Yojiro 1812 - 1816

This ukiyo-e woodblock print, created by Utagawa Kunisada between 1812 and 1816, depicts Nakamura Utaemon III as Yojiro. The kabuki actor is shown in a dramatic pose, his face expressing exaggerated emotion, a hallmark of the genre. This vivid portrait is a testament to Kunisada's mastery of capturing the essence of theatrical performance through the medium of woodblock printing. "Nakamura Utaemon III in the role of Yojiro" is a fine example of the actor prints (yakusha-e) that were immensely popular in Japan during the Edo period.