The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no Shosho in the play "Monzukushi Nagoya Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1748 1748

"The Actors Sanogawa Ichimatsu I as Soga no Goro and Ikushima Daikichi II as Kewaizaka no Shosho in the play 'Monzukushi Nagoya Soga'" is a woodblock print by Torii Kiyomasu II, dating to 1748. The print depicts two actors in Kabuki costumes, with one holding an umbrella and the other a shamisen. This *ukiyo-e* print is characteristic of the Edo period and showcases Kiyomasu's distinctive use of strong lines and bold colors. It is an example of *yakusha-e* (actor prints) which were popular throughout Japan, capturing the excitement of Kabuki theater.