Four actors as ruffians against a check background. Colour woodcut by Kunisada I, 1858.

The check cloth pattern of the background sets the figures off well

Three of the characters display elaborate tattoos; the figure in the top right holds a fire brigade's standard

Half-length figures

Edo [Tokyo] : [publisher not identified], Month 6, 1858.

1 print : woodcut, printed in colours

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

Modern four heroes returning from Ōyama

Wellcome Collection 35795i