Actor Segawa Kikunojō III as Itohagi c. 1792

Katsukawa Shun'ei's "Actor Segawa Kikunojō III as Itohagi" (c. 1792) is an example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, a style of Japanese woodblock printing that depicts everyday life and popular subjects. The *hosoban* format of this print, which is long and narrow, was particularly well-suited to portraying actors in costume and full-length poses. The vivid colors and detailed patterns of the actor's elaborate kimono highlight the craftsmanship of *ukiyo-e* prints and the popularity of kabuki theater in 18th-century Japan.