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

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

by Katsushika Hokusai

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Oiwa is the most famous ghost in Japan. In the kabuki classic Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan, first staged in 1825, she is poisoned by her husband Iemon, disfigured, and murdered, and returns as an onryō, a vengeful spirit whose face materializes in a hanging paper lantern. Katsushika Hokusai designed this print around 1831 for his series One Hundred Ghost Stories (Hyaku Monogatari), published in Edo by Tsuruya Kiemon. The lantern's torn paper forms her face, one eye swollen shut by the poison, her long black hair spilling down its side. Down the lantern Hokusai lettered the Buddhist invocation Namu Amida Butsu, a prayer for the dead that does nothing to calm her.

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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More about this wall art poster print:

Hokusai draws no ghost here, only a paper lantern, and lets the lantern do the haunting. Inside its torn shade sits the face of Oiwa, the wife poisoned by her husband in the kabuki classic Tōkaidō Yotsuya Kaidan: one side of her face spoiled by the poison, long hair sliding down the shade's edge. A prayer for the dead is lettered along the lantern, unanswered. Drawn around 1831 for One Hundred Ghost Stories, the print turns an ordinary household object into the most patient kind of ghost story.

On the wall it works quietly at first: a lantern, some calligraphy, a face you notice on the second look. That delay suits it. It belongs in rooms with low light and long evenings, a hallway or a reading corner, where visitors tend to find it slowly and then want the story told properly.

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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.