Kabuki Actor Nakamura Nakazō II as Aramaki Mimishirō Kanetora in Uruō Toshi Meika No Homare 1794

This woodcut print by Tōshūsai Sharaku, created in 1794, depicts the Kabuki actor Nakamura Nakazō II as Aramaki Mimishirō Kanetora in the play Uruō Toshi Meika No Homare. Sharaku was a prolific artist who specialized in producing portraits of Kabuki actors, known for their bold lines, expressive faces, and dramatic poses. This print exemplifies Sharaku's unique style, with its emphasis on the actor's exaggerated features and theatrical gesture. The print captures the intensity and expressiveness of the kabuki stage, offering a glimpse into the world of Japanese theater.