The Actor Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro, disguised as the ferryman Tomokichi, in the play "Shomei Mugen no Kane," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the ninth month, 1767 1767

This ukiyo-e print by Kitao Shigemasa depicts the kabuki actor Bando Hikosaburo II as Fujitaro, a character disguised as the ferryman Tomokichi, in the play "Shomei Mugen no Kane." The actor is depicted in a dramatic pose, pulling on a large rope attached to a bell. His vivid costume and facial expression are characteristic of Shigemasa's detailed and dynamic style, capturing the energy of kabuki theatre. The work, created in 1767, offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of Edo-period Japanese performance.