The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I in the play "Fude Hajime Soga no Tamazusa," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1768 1768

This 1768 woodblock print by Torii Kiyotsune depicts three famous kabuki actors: Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I. The print, titled "The Actors Segawa Kikunojo II, Ichikawa Komazo II, and Arashi Otohachi I in the play "Fude Hajime Soga no Tamazusa," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1768", shows the actors in costume, likely portraying characters from the play "Fude Hajime Soga no Tamazusa". This ukiyo-e print, a popular art form in Edo-period Japan, captures a moment in the vibrant world of kabuki theater. The print's dynamic composition and detailed depiction of the actors' costumes showcase Kiyotsune's mastery of the ukiyo-e style. This artwork is currently housed at The Art Institute of Chicago.