Genjo, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

"Genjo", from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)", is a woodblock print by Tsukioka Kôgyo from 1898. The print depicts a scene from the Noh play "Genjo" showing a figure in a red and black robe, with a unique headpiece, standing partially hidden behind a pine tree. The detailed portrayal of the figure and the architectural elements of the setting, rendered with a precise and meticulous style, make this piece a captivating example of the artistic virtuosity of the late 19th-century Japanese woodblock print.