The Actors Ichimura Takenojo IV and Ogino Isaburo I as firewood peddlers in the play "Niwatori Oshu Genji," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1726 1726

"The Actors Ichimura Takenojo IV and Ogino Isaburo I as Firewood Peddlers in the Play “Niwatori Oshu Genji”" is an 18th-century ukiyo-e print by the artist Hanekawa Wagen. The artwork depicts two actors, Ichimura Takenojo IV and Ogino Isaburo I, in the roles of firewood peddlers from the play “Niwatori Oshu Genji”. The print is a vibrant depiction of the actors in their roles, set against a background of blossoming cherry trees and a cow. Wagen's work, known for its detailed portrayal of Edo-era life and theatre, is considered an important example of the actor print genre within Japanese art. This print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, provides a glimpse into the world of Japanese kabuki theatre during the 18th century.