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The giant can ghost
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The giant can ghost

Utagawa Kuniyoshi · 1847-07 · color woodcut; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Two men, a woman, a ghost, and in the background the appearance of a large cat. Stage performance about a monstrous cat ghost that roamed an old temple and disguised itself as a friendly old woman. Triptych with a scene from a ghost performance on the occasion of the retirement of kabuki actor Onoe Kikugorô III, who was known for his ghost roles.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineThe giant can ghost. 1847-07. Utagawa Kuniyoshi. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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