Old Pine 1823

Kōsetsu’s *Old Pine* (1823) is a woodblock print depicting a scene from the Japanese Noh play *Old Pine*. The print features five figures in colorful robes, with a woman at center holding a fan. The figures are shown in the middle of a scene with a white backdrop, making the rich colors of the costumes pop. The visual style of the print is characteristic of *ukiyo-e*, a popular genre of Japanese art that flourished during the Edo Period. The print's vivid colors and detailed imagery capture the theatrical beauty of the Noh play.