Samoerai Aoyama en het spook Okiku. 1892

This triptych woodblock print, "Samoerai Aoyama en het spook Okiku," by Toyohara Kunichika depicts a popular Japanese ghost story. The print is divided into three sections, the top featuring a wisp of smoke, the middle a woman leaning on a large fan, and the bottom a samurai who encounters the ghost. The print is an example of ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art that depicts scenes of everyday life, and this specific work is noted for its dramatic composition and use of color. This work is a unique and captivating example of Kunichika's artistic style, which is characterized by its boldness and dynamism.