Description: This pair of woodblock prints by Tsukioka Kōgyo (1869–1927) presents elegant scenes from classical Noh theater, rendered with his signature refinement and expressive detail. Kōgyo, celebrated for his extensive documentation of Noh costumes, gestures, and stage presence, captures both the dignity of male performers and the quiet grace of female characters. The delicate color layering, fine textile patterns, and soft atmospheric backgrounds reflect the high production quality of Meiji-era printmaking. These two prints form a harmonious pair, offering an intimate glimpse into traditional performance culture. Beautifully composed and historically significant, they make an excellent addition for collectors of Japanese theater art and Meiji-period woodblock prints. Author: Kōgyo Tsukioka (月岡 耕漁, Tsukioka Kōgyo), sometimes called Kōgyo Sakamaki (坂巻 耕漁, Sakamaki Kōgyo), (April 18, 1869 – February 25, 1927) was a Japanese artist of the Meiji period. He was a student and adopted son of Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, and also studied with Ogata Gekkō. Kōgyo’s style was heavily influenced by the traditional Japanese theater form of kabuki and Noh. He specialized in creating prints and paintings of actors in costume and in dramatic poses, often surrounded by elaborate sets and scenery. His works were highly detailed and meticulously rendered, capturing the beauty and drama of the kabuki performances. Unlike most ukiyo-e prints, his works have an almost painterly quality and use gold and silver for the Noh costume embellishments. Kogyo’s woodblock prints required very skilled engravers and printers to produce. Kōgyo’s contributions to the art world were widely recognized during his lifetime. He was a member of the prestigious Tokyo School of Fine Arts and was awarded numerous prizes and honors for his work. His prints and paintings were exhibited in galleries around the world, including the Tokyo National Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.