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Tōshūsai Sharaku

The actors Nakajima Wadaemon (R) as Bodara Chozaemon and Nakamura Konozo (L) as Gon of the boat-keeper Kanagawaya

1794
Color woodblock print; oban
38.1 × 24.8 cm (15 × 9.8 in)

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