The Actor Segawa Kikunojo II as Shirabyoshi Renri in the play "Imayo Dojoji" performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1756 1756

This ukiyo-e print by Torii Kiyomitsu, depicting the actor Segawa Kikunojo II in the role of Shirabyoshi Renri in the play *Imayo Dojoji*, is a prime example of the artist's masterful use of color and detail. The dramatic, almost theatrical pose of Kikunojo II, with his elaborate headdress and flowing robes adorned with floral and wave patterns, is characteristic of the *yakusha-e* genre, which focused on the portrayal of actors. The print's inscription, which includes the date and play title, reveals the importance of theatre in Edo-period Japan and the role of woodblock prints in documenting and popularizing its performances.