The Actor Nakamura Gentaro as a woman playing battledore and shuttlecock c. 1704

This ukiyo-e print by Torii Kiyomasu I depicts the famous kabuki actor Nakamura Gentaro dressed as a woman playing battledore and shuttlecock. This style of woodblock print, known as yakusha-e, was popular in Edo-period Japan and focused on portraying actors in their roles. Kiyomasu I was a renowned artist for this style and is considered a pioneer of the genre. His work features a dynamic and stylized portrayal of the actor in action, capturing the energy and drama of a theatrical performance.