Actor Ichikawa Ebizō V (Danjūrō VII) in monk's garb, using a battle fan to add emphasis to his narration. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1852.

The warrior Kumagai Jirō Naozane after having taken monastic vows to atone for his killing young Prince Atsumou, seen depicted on the hanging scroll in the memorial shrine. His shaved head and garb indicate he has renounced the way of the warrior; he is recounting the story of the battle in which he killed the prince

Whole-length figures

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1852.

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

Toyokuni-ga Bears publisher's mark, censor's seal and actor's role

Wellcome Collection 35889i