Ochiyo en Hanbei nemen de benen 1780 - 1784

"Ochiyo en Hanbei nemen de benen" (Ochiyo and Hanbei Make Their Escape) is a woodblock print created by the renowned Japanese artist Torii Kiyonaga between 1780 and 1784. This captivating work, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, depicts a scene from a popular kabuki play, showcasing the graceful figures of Ochiyo and Hanbei as they flee. Kiyonaga's mastery of composition and the use of vivid colors bring the characters and their emotions to life, capturing the essence of a dramatic moment from the stage. The print, measuring 712 mm in height and 122 mm in width, is a testament to the artist's ability to convey narrative and visual appeal in a compact format, making it a significant piece of Japanese ukiyo-e art.