Describe the characteristics of the Kamigata-e in this artwork's Medium and genre.
Gosōtei Hirosada's works are categorized as kamigata-e (上方絵), a term used to distinguish prints produced in the Kamigata area (Kyoto and Osaka) from those produced in Edo. Gaining prominence about a century after the emergence of ukiyo-e in Edo, kamigata-e were predominantly kabuki-e (歌舞伎絵) (images of kabuki actors), and were produced almost exclusively by amateur "talented kabuki fans" promoting their favourite actors.
ukiyo-e kabuki Kamigata Gosōtei Hirosada