The artwork titled “The Phantom of Kohada Koheiji,” created by Katsushika Hokusai in 1831, is a prime example of the Ukiyo-e art movement. It is categorized under the genre of mythological painting and is currently housed in the Guimet Museum in Paris, France.
This artwork vividly depicts a haunting spectral figure, characterized by its skeletal appearance. The ghostly figure is rendered with a meticulously detailed skeleton, accentuated with strands of hair and expressive, hollow eye sockets, peering from a crimson-framed window. The background of the artwork is a deep, ominous blue, evoking a sense of the unknown and the supernatural. The hand of the phantom, skeletal yet grasping the frame, adds to the eerie, otherworldly allure of this mythological scene. The color contrast and intricate line work reflect Hokusai’s masterful technique, rendering this work both captivating and spooky.
