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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moon above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moon above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moon above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moon above the Sea at Daimotsu Bay

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1886
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumpaper, ink
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/2 x 9 in. (36.83 x 22.86 cm)
Credit LineGift from the collection of Else and Joseph Chapman
Object numberA.2001.21.12
DescriptionMoon above the sea at Daimotsu Bay - Benkei
Man stands in prow of boat in the midst of huge black storm waves at sea; large full moon in the sky. Man wears brown cloak over yellow suit; he carries a rosary in right hand, and has a sword on left side.