One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
1885-1892
Yoshitoshi, the last great master of ukiyo-e, captures a moment of intense drama here. A samurai stands with his back to us, seemingly calm as a massive inferno rages before him, swirling in waves of orange and brown. The large white lantern he holds contrasts sharply with the chaos, while a pale moon peeks through the smoke in the sky. This piece is part of his famous series 'One Hundred Aspects of the Moon,' which he created late in life to document Japanese legends and history before his own tragic mental decline.
- Technique
- Woodblock print
- Material
- Ink and pigment on paper
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