The actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Usui Arataro Sadamitsu in the Shibaraku scene of the play "Seiwa Nidai Oyose Genji," performed at the Miyako Theater in the eleventh month, 1796 1796

This woodblock print by Utagawa Kunimasa, created in 1796, depicts the renowned kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo in a dramatic pose. Known as an "actor print" (yakusha-e), it captures Ebizo as Usui Arataro Sadamitsu in the Shibaraku scene from the play "Seiwa Nidai Oyose Genji." The print exemplifies the bold lines and vibrant colors characteristic of Kunimasa's style, highlighting the theatrical intensity of the scene. The close-up composition emphasizes Ebizo's expressive face and dramatic costume, conveying the energy and grandeur of kabuki performances. This print is a valuable documentation of both a celebrated actor and a popular play from the Edo period in Japan.