The Actor Nakamura Tomijuro in the Role of Sayohime Disguised as Hanamasu 1773

This ukiyo-e print, created by Torii Kiyonaga in 1773, depicts the renowned kabuki actor Nakamura Tomijuro in the role of Sayohime disguised as Hanamasu. The intricate detail of the actor's costume, the graceful pose, and the depiction of a stage setting are hallmarks of Kiyonaga's style, a leading figure in the flourishing Edo period printmaking tradition. The print is an excellent example of the genre's focus on capturing the beauty and theatricality of kabuki performance. This print can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.