The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro and Segawa Kikunojo III as Tsukisayo, in the play "Nanakusa Yosooi Soga," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1782 c. 1782

"The Actor Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Soga no Goro and Segawa Kikunojo III as Tsukisayo, in the play 'Nanakusa Yosooi Soga'," is a woodblock print by renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga, dating to c. 1782. The print, now in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago, depicts a scene from the popular Kabuki play, featuring the actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II and Segawa Kikunojo III in their respective roles. Kiyonaga was a master of ukiyo-e, a style of Japanese woodblock printing that captured the everyday life and popular culture of the Edo period. His work is known for its elegant lines, delicate colors, and expressive depiction of human figures. This print showcases the dynamism of Kabuki performance, capturing the intensity of the scene with a sense of dramatic movement.