Nakamura Utaemon als Ichikawa Goemon 1833

This woodblock print, created by Shunbaisai Hokuei in 1833, depicts Nakamura Utaemon as Ichikawa Goemon, a renowned character from Japanese kabuki theater. The actor is portrayed in a dramatic pose, wielding a sword and standing over a fallen figure, highlighting the intensity of the scene. Hokuei's use of bold lines and vibrant colors evokes a sense of movement and theatricality, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, which often depicted popular entertainment and everyday life in Japan.