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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moonlight Patrol
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moonlight Patrol
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moonlight Patrol
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Moonlight Patrol

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1885
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.2001.21.8
DescriptionMoonlight patrol - Saito Toshimitsu
Large brown horse fills left side of picture; it stands in river water, moon above. On its back is fully armed warrior holding a long sword. He wears armored clothing in red, black and yellow pants