The Actor Nakamura Riko with a courtesan, from an untitled series of aiban prints depicting Actors in private life c. 1781 - 1782

"The Actor Nakamura Riko with a courtesan," created by Torii Kiyonaga, is an "aiban" woodblock print that depicts a scene from the private lives of actors. This print depicts Nakamura Riko, a famous kabuki actor, with a courtesan. The print is known for its delicate lines and vibrant colors that are characteristic of Kiyonaga's "ukiyo-e" style, which captured the beauty and fleeting nature of everyday life in Edo-era Japan. This particular print is one of a series of "aiban" prints that depicts actors in private life. This print is currently on display at the Art Institute of Chicago.