Twee acteurs waarvan een in de rol van spook 1779 - 1825

This 19th-century woodblock print by Utagawa Toyokuni I depicts two actors, one in the role of a ghost, performing a scene from a Japanese kabuki play. The print, which is part of the Rijksmuseum's collection, showcases Toyokuni's mastery of ukiyo-e, the art of Japanese woodblock printing. The scene is filled with vibrant colors, intricate details, and a sense of drama, highlighting the dynamic performance of kabuki actors in Edo-period Japan. The actors' elaborate costumes, the ghost's flowing hair and haunting expression, and the scroll that connects them all create a captivating composition, typical of Toyokuni's work.