The Third Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Maizuru 1789

This ukiyo-e print, "The Third Segawa Kikunojo in the Role of Maizuru," was created by Katsukawa Shun'ei in 1789. It depicts a kabuki actor, Segawa Kikunojo, dressed as the character Maizuru, a famous character from the Japanese theater. Shun'ei, a prominent artist of the Katsukawa school, specialized in capturing the elegance and beauty of kabuki actors in their roles. The print's vibrant colors and intricate details, showcasing the actor's elaborate costume and dramatic pose, exemplify the aesthetic of the ukiyo-e genre and its focus on capturing the fleeting beauty of everyday life.