A Memorial Portrait of Onoe Kikugorō IV 1860

"A Memorial Portrait of Onoe Kikugorō IV" is a woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, created in 1860. It depicts the famous kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorō IV in a theatrical pose, perhaps as a character from a popular play. The background features a scene of ghosts and a figure holding a staff, likely symbolic of the afterlife or spiritual realm. Yoshitoshi's use of bold lines and vivid colors, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, create a dynamic and dramatic composition. The print is a testament to Yoshitoshi's skill as a printmaker and his interest in kabuki theater and Japanese folklore.