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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Akashi Gidayu
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Akashi Gidayu
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Akashi Gidayu
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: Akashi Gidayu

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1890
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.2001.21.83
DescriptionAs I am about to enter the ranks of those who disobey
ever more brightly shines
the moon of the summer night - Akashi Gidayu
Seated figure on floor, knife in his right hand looking at written page in front of him. Lantern in room, hanging tiger head. Man's kimono mainly white.