Rendez-vous à la lumière de la lune
1885-1892
In this captivating woodblock print from Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's famous '100 Aspects of the Moon' series, a nobleman in elaborate Heian-period attire stands on a moonlit veranda. Dressed in layered robes of teal and pink with a distinctive tall black hat, he holds a fan and gazes expectantly toward a sliding door, hinting at a secret romantic rendezvous. Yoshitoshi created this series late in his life to capture the beauty of the moon through historical and legendary scenes, blending traditional Japanese storytelling with his masterful printmaking skills. The serene night setting and the figure's elegant posture perfectly evoke the quiet tension of a clandestine meeting in classical Japanese literature.
- Technique
- woodblock print
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