Mizuki Kikusaburo as a Woman Standing near a Small Stream and Looking at a Wandering Puppet-showman Impersonated by Ichimura Takenojo (Later Known as the 8th Ichimura Uzaemon) 1707 - 1711

Okumura Masanobu's "Mizuki Kikusaburo as a Woman Standing near a Small Stream and Looking at a Wandering Puppet-showman Impersonated by Ichimura Takenojo" is a Japanese woodblock print depicting a scene from the Edo period (1603-1868). Created between 1707 and 1711, the print portrays the actor Mizuki Kikusaburo as a woman, gazing at a puppet showman, Ichimura Takenojo, who is carrying a box of puppets. The use of black ink and delicate lines highlights the figures’ expressive poses and costumes, creating a dynamic sense of movement. This ukiyo-e print, showcasing the popular entertainment of the time, offers a glimpse into the vibrant cultural life of Edo.