The Actors Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo in the play "Shochikubai Kongen Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1732 1732

"The Actors Segawa Kikujiro I as Oshichi and Sanjo Kantaro II as Kichisaburo in the play "Shochikubai Kongen Soga," performed at the Ichimura Theater in the third month, 1732" is an ukiyo-e woodblock print by Nishimura Shigenobu. Created in 1732, the print depicts a scene from a Kabuki play, showcasing the actors Segawa Kikujiro I and Sanjo Kantaro II in their roles as Oshichi and Kichisaburo. The print’s dynamic composition and vivid use of color capture the energy and theatricality of the Kabuki performance. This piece is a testament to the popularity of Kabuki theater in Edo-period Japan and the artistry of ukiyo-e woodblock prints.