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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon and the Helm of a Boat
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon and the Helm of a Boat
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon and the Helm of a Boat
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon and the Helm of a Boat

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1887
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.2001.21.50
DescriptionThe moon and the helm of a boat - Taira no Kiyotsune
Man sits on the stern of a ship, playing his flute; he wears elaborate costume. In the background burning ships are lined up, with refections of fires showing in the sea.