Snow; The Actor Onoe Baikō V as Iwakura no Sōgen c. 1890

"Snow; The Actor Onoe Baikō V as Iwakura no Sōgen" is a woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, a renowned Japanese artist of the late Edo period, created around 1890. The print depicts the famous kabuki actor Onoe Baikō V in the role of Iwakura no Sōgen, a character from a popular play. The actor is shown seated in a snowy landscape, with a pine tree heavily laden with snow in the background. Yoshitoshi's use of strong lines and vibrant colors, typical of the ukiyo-e style, creates a striking and dramatic scene that captures the actor's intense portrayal of the character. The print showcases Yoshitoshi's mastery of the woodblock printing technique, capturing the fleeting beauty of the winter landscape and the dynamism of the actor's performance.