Sakuragawa, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

"Sakuragawa" is a woodblock print from Tsukioka Kôgyo's "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" series, which depicts scenes from Noh theater, a traditional form of Japanese musical drama. This print from 1898 portrays a scene from the Noh play *Sakuragawa*, featuring an actor dressed in a striking blue robe, holding a red umbrella, and surrounded by other figures. Kôgyo's detailed style and depiction of the dramatic costumes of Noh theatre make this a captivating work of art.