Nakamura Nozio II as Ono no Komachi 1794

"Nakamura Nozio II as Ono no Komachi" is a 1794 ukiyo-e woodblock print by the renowned Japanese artist Tōshūsai Sharaku. The print depicts the famous kabuki actor Nakamura Nozio II in the role of Ono no Komachi, a legendary poet of the Heian period, known for her beauty and tragic love story. The print's stark lines, dramatic composition, and intense gaze of the actor convey Sharaku's unique style, which influenced later generations of Japanese artists.