Moon at Daimotsu Bay
1886
Yoshitoshi captures a terrifying moment from Japanese legend in this dramatic woodblock print from his famous '100 Aspects of the Moon' series. The warrior Benkei stands defiantly in his small boat as a massive, claw-like wave threatens to swallow him whole under the light of a full moon. Created in 1886, this piece showcases Yoshitoshi's mastery of dynamic composition and moody atmosphere, blending traditional ukiyo-e styles with a touch of Western-influenced realism that was becoming popular in Meiji-era Japan.
- Technique
- woodblock print
- Material
- paper
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