Momiji-gari, from the series "Pictures of No Performances (Nogaku Zue)" 1898

"Momiji-gari", a woodblock print by Tsukioka Kôgyo, depicts a scene from the Noh play "Momiji-gari" (Maple Viewing). Created in 1898, this print shows a masked figure, likely representing the deity, peering out from behind a decorative screen, while a kneeling figure, possibly a samurai, gazes intently. The vibrant colors, intricate details, and atmospheric composition are characteristic of Kôgyo's signature style, known as shin-hanga (New Prints). The Art Institute of Chicago houses this notable work within their collection.