The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kazusa no Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo Disguised as a Blind Court Musician (Kengyo) in the Play Edo Meisho Midori Soga, Performed at the Morita Theater in the Fourth Month, 1779 c. 1779

This ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shunkō depicts the famous kabuki actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Kazusa no Akushichibyoe Kagekiyo, a character from the play *Edo Meisho Midori Soga*, disguised as a blind court musician. The actor is shown with his long hair flowing, wearing a richly patterned robe and holding a fan as a blind man. This print is a fine example of the *yakusha-e* genre, which focused on portraits of actors in their most famous roles. The print's vivid colors and detailed depiction of the actor's costume and expression highlight Shunkō's mastery of woodblock printing. The scene takes place at the Morita Theater in Edo (modern-day Tokyo), further enhancing the print's historical and theatrical value.