The Actors Sakakiyama Sangoro as the page boy Kichisaburo and Segawa Kikunojo II as Oshichi in the play "Hatsugai Wada no Sakamori," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1759 1759

"The Actors Sakakiyama Sangoro as the page boy Kichisaburo and Segawa Kikunojo II as Oshichi in the play "Hatsugai Wada no Sakamori," performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1759" is a woodblock print by Torii Kiyomitsu, a prominent Japanese artist who specialized in depicting Kabuki actors. The print depicts two actors in elaborate costumes and poses, capturing the dramatic energy of a theatrical performance. The print’s composition highlights the actors’ expressions and movement, while the background features a stylized depiction of the theater's stage, highlighting the theatrical nature of the work. This artwork, now held by The Art Institute of Chicago, is an excellent example of Ukiyo-e art, a genre known for its vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, and captures the essence of the Kabuki theater in Edo-period Japan.