The Actor Reading a Scroll 

"The Actor Reading a Scroll" is a woodblock print by the celebrated Japanese artist Utagawa Kunisada. The print depicts a kabuki actor, likely portraying a character from a popular play, reading a scroll while seated in an elaborate interior. The details of the actor's costume, the intricate pattern of the room's walls, and the presence of a puppet in the background all contribute to the lively and atmospheric scene. Kunisada was known for his dynamic compositions and his ability to capture the drama and theatricality of kabuki, making this print a quintessential example of his work.