

The Advent of a Demon; Scene from a Performance in an old Kabuki Theatre
Colorful woodblock print depicts a chaotic scene with multiple figures. A central figure with long red hair and a red face wears a green and black outfit and brandishes a large sword. This figure appears to be a demon. To the left, a man in a green and white outfit lies on his back, holding a sword. Another man in a red and black outfit crouches to the right, holding a large fan. A man with short dark hair wearing a green and white outfit is on the left. The background includes a beige color with some green and yellow details. Japanese characters are written vertically on the right side and horizontally on the left and center.
Artwork details
- Medium:
- Woodblock print; ink and color on paper
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 437 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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