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Moon Above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay By by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839−92) January.

A print depicting one of Japan's favorite heroes, the warrior priest Benkei stands on the prow of his boat, challenging a storm raised by the ghosts of his enemies. The enemies are illustrated in the ominous clouds hovering in the sky. A luminous moon stands in the center of the print, adding to the drama of the scene.

On Yoshitoshi

Recognized as the last grandmaster of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock printing, Yoshitoshi flourished when Japanese woodblock prints were losing ground to western techniques of illustration like lithography. His best-known series include One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (1885–1892), New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts (1889–1892), and Thirty-Two Aspects of Customs and Manners (1888).

On One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (1885–1892)

One hundred aspects of the moon are a compilation of large, moon-themed prints by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839−92). Print publisher Akiyama Buemon published the 100 prints in batches between 1885 and 1892. They depict various aspects of the moon, drawing upon Japanese and Chinese anecdotes, historical events, and mythology. They relate to a broad range of subjects, including famous warriors, notable women, birds and animals, and supernatural beings.

Description
Moon Above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay By by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839−92) January.

A print depicting one of Japan's favorite heroes, the warrior priest Benkei stands on the prow of his boat, challenging a storm raised by the ghosts of his enemies. The enemies are illustrated in the ominous clouds hovering in the sky. A luminous moon stands in the center of the print, adding to the drama of the scene.

On Yoshitoshi

Recognized as the last grandmaster of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock printing, Yoshitoshi flourished when Japanese woodblock prints were losing ground to western techniques of illustration like lithography. His best-known series include One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (1885–1892), New Forms of Thirty-Six Ghosts (1889–1892), and Thirty-Two Aspects of Customs and Manners (1888).

On One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (1885–1892)

One hundred aspects of the moon are a compilation of large, moon-themed prints by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839−92). Print publisher Akiyama Buemon published the 100 prints in batches between 1885 and 1892. They depict various aspects of the moon, drawing upon Japanese and Chinese anecdotes, historical events, and mythology. They relate to a broad range of subjects, including famous warriors, notable women, birds and animals, and supernatural beings.