Onoe Matsusuke as Man Armed with a Sword, Standing in Snow before a Fence 1786

This woodblock print by Katsukawa Shunkō, created in 1786, depicts the kabuki actor Onoe Matsusuke as a warrior in a snowstorm. The actor is depicted in full costume and makeup, standing with a sword, his red robe billowing in the wind, and his face showing a serious expression. This print is an example of ukiyo-e, the genre of Japanese woodblock prints that flourished during the Edo period (1603-1868), and it is considered a fine example of Shunkō's work, who was known for his depictions of kabuki actors and scenes. It can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.