Full Moon
1878
Imagine a night sky painted in bold, aggressive reds—that's Yoshitoshi's signature drama. This print comes from his famous series '100 Aspects of the Moon,' where he tried to capture every mood of the moon through historical and legendary scenes. Here, under a pale full moon, two elaborately dressed women (likely actors in a Kabuki play, judging by the text banners) share a quiet moment by the water. The standing figure sports a ridiculously long, trailing black hairpiece, while the seated woman looks pensive, resting her chin on her hand near a long pipe. It’s a beautiful mix of traditional Japanese aesthetics and Yoshitoshi’s unique, slightly intense style.
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- Woodblock print
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