['Ebijiyako in the street at night', 'Portraits from hit plays of both historical stories and modern life'] 1858

"Ebijiyako in the Street at Night," created in 1858 by Utagawa Kunisada, is a woodblock print depicting a kabuki actor in a scene from a popular play. Kunisada, a master of the ukiyo-e style, captures the actor's dramatic pose and elaborate costume, the intricate pattern of his kimono, and the atmospheric nighttime setting. The use of bold lines and vibrant colors creates a dynamic composition, typical of Kunisada's works. This print showcases the popular kabuki theater of the Edo period and provides a glimpse into the colorful world of Japanese entertainment.