• The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)
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The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)

The Ghost of Kohada Koheiji – Katsushika Hokusai Yokai Print, One Hundred Ghost Stories (1831)

by Katsushika Hokusai

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Kohada Koheiji was an actor famous for playing ghosts, and in Santō Kyōden's 1803 tale he becomes one: murdered by his wife and her lover, he returns as a grinning skeleton to peer through the mosquito net at the couple in their bed. Katsushika Hokusai designed this print around 1831 for his series One Hundred Ghost Stories (Hyaku Monogatari), published in Edo by Tsuruya Kiemon. It is the only horizontal design in the set, drawn close and cropped like a scene glimpsed through the net itself, the skull's fingers hooked over the curtain's edge. Few images in ukiyo-e are as quietly theatrical, or as funny and frightening at once.

This impression is held by the Library of Congress. Our reproduction is made from that source file, printed on thick matte paper.

Katsushika Hokusai

1760–1849

Library of Congress, 1831

Woodblock print, reproduced as a fine art print.

Product Details

  • Available in 12" x 18" and 20" x 30" for smaller spaces and print sets, or 24" x 36" for larger, more impactful displays; Other sizes may have different aspect ratios
  • Premium paper with a luxurious matte feel with a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and weight of 189 g/m²
  • Choose from Black, Red Oak, or White frames, featuring an Acrylite front protector, or unframed options with your own framing solution
  • Sustainably sourced Ayous wood frame, 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick
  • Lightweight and durable design with hanging hardware included with framed purchases
  • Printed on-demand to avoid overproduction
  • Printed on demand; allow 5 to 12 business days for delivery

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The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.

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More about this wall art poster print:

The joke and the horror share one face here: a skull, grinning, leaning in through a mosquito net. Kohada Koheiji was an actor celebrated for playing ghosts, and in Santō Kyōden's tale of 1803 the role follows him home: murdered by his wife and her lover, he returns as a skeleton to look in on the couple asleep in their bed. Hokusai drew the print around 1831 for One Hundred Ghost Stories, composed wide, low, and close, so you catch the visit as the sleepers would, through the net, at pillow level.

It has an unusual pull on a wall: intimate and slightly mischievous rather than frightening, the kind of picture guests lean toward rather than step back from. Its long, low composition settles well above a sideboard or a low bookcase, and the story, an actor typecast even by death, is one people ask to hear again.

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About Vintage Print Project

At Vintage Print Project, we celebrate the timeless charm of vintage design while embracing modern creativity. Our mission is to bring art, culture, and individuality to your space through a carefully curated collection of vintage-inspired prints and exclusive, one-of-a-kind treasures.

Each piece in our collection tells a story. From designs inspired by iconic vintage styles to curated limited-edition prints and rare international finds, we offer art that elevates your walls and sparks conversation. By blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology, we create a seamless balance of accessibility and exclusivity.

Quality Printing & Framing

Our posters are printed on museum-quality matte paper, providing a high-quality matte finish. With a thickness of 10.3 mil (0.26 mm) and a weight of 189 g/m², the paper offers a sturdy yet lightweight feel with sharp and vibrant results.

Our frames are made from 0.75" (1.9 cm) thick Ayous wood, sustainably sourced from renewable forests. The lightweight Acrylite front protector adds durability without adding extra weight. Each framed option arrives ready to hang, with hanging hardware included.

The majority of our products are printed on demand shortly after your order is placed. This allows us to reduce overproduction and avoid waste, bringing accessibly priced, yet inspiring, vintage-inspired prints to your space.