The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V, Probably as Ise no Saburo Disguised as Sanjo Uemon, Leader of a Robber Gang, in Part Two of the Play Fude-hajime Kanjincho (First Calligraphy of the New Year: Kanjincho [The Subscription List]), Performed at the Nakamura Theater from the Fifteenth Day of the First Month, 1784 c. 1784

This ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shunkō depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as the character Ise no Saburo, disguised as a robber gang leader, in the play *Fude-hajime Kanjincho*. The work captures Danjuro's dramatic performance and highlights the intricate costumes and props integral to the kabuki theater. This print, created around 1784, offers a glimpse into the popular culture of Edo-period Japan and the enduring legacy of kabuki actors like Danjuro V. The bold colors and dynamic composition of the print are characteristic of Katsukawa Shunkō's style, known for depicting actors in their most celebrated roles.