Toshusai Sharaku (fl.circa 1794-1795), late 18th century
Segawa Tomisaburo II as Yadorigi
An oban okubi-e print of the kabuki onnagata actor (male actor specialising in female roles) in the role of Yadorigi, the wife of Ogishi Kurando, in the play Hana-ayame Bunroku Soga (The Iris Soga [brothers] Story of the Bunroku Period), performed at the Miyako theatre in May 1794, published by Tsutaya Juzaburo, with censor's seal Kiwame, signed Toshusai Sharaku ga. 36.8cm x 25.3cm (14½in x 10in).