Index Page, prints .1-.50 (Vol.1), from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

This woodblock print, created in 1898 by Tsukioka Kôgyo, features an index page from the series *Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)*. The print features Japanese calligraphy and a stylized illustration of a crane in flight. The calligraphy is likely a list of the performances depicted in the series. The artwork, which is part of a larger series, is a prime example of Japanese art, featuring a mix of traditional techniques and themes with modern aesthetics. It exemplifies the artist's skill in both composition and calligraphy. The print is now held in the Art Institute of Chicago.