Matsumoto Koshiro as Watanabe no Tsuna 1951

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Natori Shunsen, created in 1951, depicts the kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro as the character Watanabe no Tsuna from the play "Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees." The print captures the dynamic energy of a kabuki performance, emphasizing the actor’s expressive face and theatrical pose. The swirling pattern of the actor's kimono reflects the swirling energy of the stage, while the exaggerated features of his face highlight the dramatic nature of the performance.