The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man in Winter Apparel 1788

Katsukawa Shunkō's "The Fifth Ichikawa Danjuro as a Man in Winter Apparel" (1788) is a *ukiyo-e* woodblock print depicting the renowned kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V. The print showcases Danjuro in a wintery setting, clad in a layered, intricately patterned robe, holding a large straw hat and a water jug, and with a sword slung across his back. The detailed imagery and bold colors, typical of Shunkō's style, capture the actor's presence and the dynamism of kabuki performance. The print's simple composition and focus on the actor's figure showcase the distinctive visual language of *yakusha-e*, a genre of *ukiyo-e* that depicts actors.