Pictures of Noh Plays: Mochizuki
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Tsukioka Kogyo,
Japanese,
(1869–1927)
Pictures of Noh Plays: Mochizuki, June 30, 1898
Ink on paper
9 7/8 in. x 14 11/16 in. (25.08 cm x 37.31 cm)
Pictures of Noh Plays: Mochizuki, June 30, 1898
Ink on paper
9 7/8 in. x 14 11/16 in. (25.08 cm x 37.31 cm)
Object Type:
Print
Technique:
Wood-block Printing
Period:
Meiji (Japan, 1869-1912)
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Bruce A. Coats
Accession Number:
2010.4.38
Alternate Title:
No-gaku zue: Mochizuki
Commentary
In this print, the climax of the play is depicted in multiple images. Thirteen years ago, the evil Mochizuki no Akinaga had killed Yasuda no Tomoharu. Now Mochizuki is staying at an inn, having just returned from Kyoto where he claimed Yasuda’s property. Unbeknownst to the murderer, the innkeeper Kozawa had been a retainer of Yasuda. Also at the inn are Yasuda’s widow and son. The three plot revenge: they offer to entertain Mochizuki. While the widow sings, her son plays a drum and then dances (shown at right). Kozawa appears dressed as a lion dancer (shown at left) and is able to approach and stab Mochizuki to death.
Marks
Signed: Kogyo. Seal: Red circle "Kogyo" seal.
Object Description
Horizontal color woodblock print depicting a scene from the Noh play, Mochizuki (Category 4 Play).
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