Ukiyo-e Educational Catalog · Record 58084

Hundred Phases of the Moon

Artist / 作者
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi月岡芳年
Date / 年代
1892
Medium / 技法
浮世絵 / Ukiyo-e / Meiji / kruml
Digital record / 画像記録
1388 × 2008 px
Source collection / 所蔵元
Japanese Prints London
Published by / 公開者
紫藤メイ
Rights / 権利
No commercial-app permission documented
Attribution / 表記
Japanese Prints London

Catalog note / 解説

The best design from the set Tsuki hyakushi, the “Hundred Phases of the Moon”. The set published between 1885 and 1892 ( this being 1886 ) by Akiyama Buemon. Benkei against a full moon. In 1185 Yoshitsune attacked by his half-brother Minamoto no Yoritomo, was forced to flee to northern Japan by ship. Sailing along the Inland Sea off the coast of Harima Province not far from Kyoto, the ship was struck by a storm in Daimotsu Bay caused by the vengeful ghosts of the Taira warriors Yoshitsune and his men had slain. Benkei pacified the spirits in the prow of the boat. Very good impression and colour. Full margins with extensive mica. Offsetting visible au verso, otherwise very good condition. Si…

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