['Scene from a Nō Play', 'Urin Temple'] c. 1821

'Scene from a Nō Play, Urin Temple' is a woodblock print by Teisai Hokuba, created around 1821. The print depicts a scene from a Noh play, a form of traditional Japanese musical drama. Two figures are shown in the composition, one standing and one sitting. The standing figure, likely an actor in costume, is veiled and appears to be holding a fan or a scroll. The sitting figure, possibly a character in the play, is wearing a long robe and sitting by a small flowering tree. This intimate and detailed work highlights the stylistic elements of Noh theatre and the artistry of Teisai Hokuba, a prominent artist of the Edo period.