The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the play "Yoni Osaka Nitsui no Meoto," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the second month, 1767 by Torii Kiyomitsu

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the play "Yoni Osaka Nitsui no Meoto," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the second month, 1767 1767

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"The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II as Ohatsu and Ichikawa Yaozo II as her lover Tokubei in the play 'Yoni Osaka Nitsui no Meoto'" is a woodblock print by Torii Kiyomitsu, depicting two actors performing in a Kabuki play. It is a vivid example of the ukiyo-e genre, which captured the spirit of everyday life in Edo-period Japan. The print's details showcase the elaborate costumes and theatrical gestures of Kabuki actors, capturing a fleeting moment of performance for posterity. The print, which is now in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Japanese theatre.

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