from the series ; One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)
Itsukushima moon — a Muro courtesan
The subjects of this series are drawn from various sources in Japanese and Chinese history and literature, Kabuki and Noh theatre, and even contemporary Edo (modern Tokyo), linked only by the presence of the Moon in each print. The creation of mood according to the phase of the Moon was exploited for its poetic and expressive possibilities. This was the most successful and still the most famous of Yoshitoshi's print series. People would queue before dawn to buy each new design and still find the edition sold out
Size : about 14 x 9 inches
published in 1886 by Akiyama Buemon.
Condition : Right margin is trimed. There is backing paper and stains. Condition is as is. Please see photos for details.