Courting Komachi (Kayoi Komachi), from the series Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake) Possibly 1615 - 1868

"Courting Komachi (Kayoi Komachi)" is a woodblock print by Okumura Masanobu, depicting a scene from the famous Japanese puppet play *Yamato irotake*. The print shows a young woman, Komachi, in traditional Japanese dress, seated forlornly on a verandah, while a suitor watches intently. The print’s stark lines and delicate details capture the melancholic mood of the scene and offer insight into the artistry of the Edo period. This work, part of the series *Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays*, exemplifies Masanobu's talent in depicting the beauty of Kabuki theatre.