Actor in the No Play Hanjo

Tsukioka Kôgyo (mentioned on object), 1925

Hanjo, the woman depicted here, is a prostitute who found love with a passing traveller. She loses her mind and begins to roam aimlessly. Fortunately, she is – by chance – reunited with her lover. Accordingly, the themes addressed in this play are grief, loneliness, a pure heart, and the joy of reunion.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-1995-37
  • Dimensionsheight 378 mm x width 258 mm
  • Physical characteristicskleurenhoutsnede; lijnblok met kleurblokken