Kabuki Actors Asao Yūjirō as Sano Genzaemon and Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Miura Arajirō, in the play Keisei Sano no Funabashi 1822

Shunkōsai Hokushū's 1822 woodblock print "Kabuki Actors Asao Yūjirō as Sano Genzaemon and Ichikawa Ebijūrō I as Miura Arajirō, in the play Keisei Sano no Funabashi" is a classic example of the *ukiyo-e* genre, depicting a scene from a popular kabuki play. The two figures, actors in elaborate costumes, are shown in dynamic poses, captured with vivid detail. The print's checkerboard background, common in ukiyo-e, highlights the actors' movement and adds a sense of theatricality. The play, known for its drama and intense action, is reflected in the actors' expressions and poses.