The Actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu l as a young man c. 1742

This ukiyo-e woodblock print by Torii Kiyoshige, created around 1742, depicts the kabuki actor Sanogawa Ichimatsu as a young man. The actor is shown in a dramatic pose, with a complex patterned robe and a large, elaborate headdress. The print's use of rich color and fine detail exemplifies the beauty and artistry of the ukiyo-e style, capturing the energy and charisma of the popular kabuki theater. The print is currently housed at the Art Institute of Chicago.