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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Four Strings
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Four Strings
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Four Strings
DepartmentAsia

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon: The Moon's Four Strings

NameWoodblock Print
Maker Taiso Yoshitoshi (1839-1892)
CultureJapanese
Date1891
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.2001.21.98
DescriptionThe moon's four strings - Semimaru
Man sits on porch playing a large lute-like instrument. He wears a black cloak over purple pants.