Scene from a Drama "Hoshiai Nagoya" Performed at the Nakamura Theatre 1707 - 1711

"Scene from a Drama "Hoshiai Nagoya" Performed at the Nakamura Theatre" is a black and white ink drawing by Okumura Masanobu, dating to 1707-1711, currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is a ukiyo-e design, a style popular in Edo-period Japan, depicting actors in costume, likely representing a scene from the play Hoshiai Nagoya, as the title suggests. The dynamic composition and detailed portrayal of the actors, including their distinctive clothing and facial expressions, provide a glimpse into the rich theatrical tradition of the time.