The Actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Hatakeyama Shigetada in the Play Edo no Fuji Wakayagi Soga, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the First Month, 1789 c. 1789

This ukiyo-e print by Katsukawa Shunsen depicts the Kabuki actor Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Hatakeyama Shigetada, a character from the play *Edo no Fuji Wakayagi Soga*. The print captures the actor in a dramatic pose, conveying the intensity and emotion of the theatrical performance. Shunsen was a prominent artist of the Katsukawa school, known for their dynamic portrayal of Kabuki actors. This print is a fine example of the genre, showcasing the artist's skill in capturing the personality and style of the actor. The print was likely commissioned for a performance at the Nakamura Theatre in Edo (present-day Tokyo) in 1789, demonstrating the connection between ukiyo-e art and the thriving Kabuki theatre scene.