About this piece

The top panel of a triptych, showcasing the long, flowing hair of the ghost Okiku. This haunting yet captivating scene captures the essence of Japanese folklore, as Okiku's spectral presence is both eerie and mesmerizing. The intricate details in her hair and the ethereal atmosphere highlight Toyohara Kunichika's masterful artistry., Samurai Aoyama and the ghost Okiku are central figures in this painting. The story tells of Okiku, a maid who was wrongfully accused of losing valuable plates and was subsequently killed by Aoyama. Her spirit returns to haunt him, leading to a tale of revenge and supernatural occurrences.

Artist: Toyohara Kunichika
Title: Samurai Aoyama and the Ghost Okiku
Date: 1892

Related tags: toyohara kunichika, japanese folklore, ghost stories, samurai, triptic art, haunted legends

Dimensions: 1913 x 2826 (Nearest commonly-used ratio: 2:3)
Image file name: samoerai_aoyama_en_het_spook_okiku_fb8c3acb.jpeg
Image file size: 1250955
Time image uploaded: 2024-07-05T11:53:00.000Z
License: CC0 (Creative Commons 0)

Source: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam