Kabuki Actor Ichikawa Komazō III as Shiga Daishichi in the Play A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi) 1794

This ukiyo-e print by Tōshūsai Sharaku from 1794 depicts the Kabuki actor Ichikawa Komazō III as Shiga Daishichi in the play *A Medley of Tales of Revenge (Katakiuchi noriaibanashi)*. Sharaku's distinctive style is evident in the dramatic portrayal of Komazō, whose face is rendered with striking realism, including exaggerated features and intense eyes. The actor's pose and the details of his costume further enhance the dramatic impact of this powerful and striking image. The print, which is now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, is a prime example of Sharaku’s celebrated and highly influential work.