Actor Nakamura Uzaemon killing himself on a roof as an assailant strikes at him. Colour woodcut by Yoshiiku, 1868.

Splattered blood effect is created by blowing pigment onto the print. The character's face is shown drained of colour as he slices across his belly

Whole-length figures

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], 1868.

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

Yoshiiku-ga Bears publisher's mark, block cutter's mark, censor's seal, actor's name and actor's role

Wellcome Collection 35387i