Yamamoto Iwanojō, Son of Yamamoto Kyōshirō, as Shinoda Zuma in a Shosa Act 1747

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyonobu II depicts Yamamoto Iwanojō, son of the famous kabuki actor Yamamoto Kyōshirō, in the role of Shinoda Zuma, a popular character in Japanese theatre. The print, created in 1747, showcases the actor in a vibrant, colorful costume with a dramatic pose, typical of kabuki performances. The inclusion of the character's name, the play title, and the actor's lineage in the image demonstrates the importance of these details in Edo-period Japanese theater.