Scene uit het Noh theaterstuk Tsuchigumo 1902

This is a sketch by Tsukioka Kôgyo for the Noh play "Tsuchigumo," which depicts a scene from the play. The sketch is drawn in black ink on paper and includes details about the costumes and stage design. Kôgyo was a renowned Japanese artist who was active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is known for his innovative approach to traditional Japanese art forms like ukiyo-e. The sketch is a valuable document that reveals the artist's creative process. It is now housed in the Rijksmuseum, providing insight into the theatrical world of Noh theater.