The Actors Ichikawa Raizo II as Kojiro Masahira (right) and Ichikawa Danzo IV as Doi no Yataro (left), in the Play Kaomise Ama no Iwato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1774 c. 1774
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This woodblock print, titled "The Actors Ichikawa Raizo II as Kojiro Masahira (right) and Ichikawa Danzo IV as Doi no Yataro (left), in the Play Kaomise Ama no Iwato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1774", is a vibrant depiction of a scene from the kabuki play *Kaomise Ama no Iwato*. Created in 1774 by the renowned artist Katsukawa Shunkō, this ukiyo-e print captures the dynamic energy of the actors Ichikawa Raizo II and Ichikawa Danzo IV in their roles as Kojiro Masahira and Doi no Yataro. Shunkō's meticulous attention to detail and skillful use of color brings the theatrical scene to life, showcasing the beauty and excitement of kabuki theater in Edo-era Japan.
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