RARE - Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892) - The Moon's Inner Vision - Original Woodblock Print - 1886

Magnificent Original Yoshitoshi woodblock print from 1868, newly framed in a vintage frame. This is a rare piece that is in excellent condition. It is hinge mounted on the top using conservation tape. The print is floated off the edges of the mat and is an outstanding collectors piece. Strong impression, rare print, the best I have seen out there.

One Hundred Aspects of the Moon - Considered his masterwork, Yoshitoshi's series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon features one hundred oban size woodblocks, published between 1885 and 1892. These quiet and reflective prints, beautifully composed and drawn, feature subjects from traditional Japanese and Chinese history and legend, rendered with great sensitivity and emotion. The moon appears in all but a few prints, providing a unifying motif for the series.

Yoshitoshi's innovative designs for the Moon series are often elegantly spare, with simple backgrounds that focus attention on the human figure. He combines the western influences of realism and perspective with qualities from traditional Japanese and Chinese painting, such as the emphasis on calligraphic brushstroke. The figures are carefully drawn with beautiful linework, conveying a real sense of individual character, gesture, and emotion. Special printing techniques such as embossing and burnishing add a sumptuous touch where appropriate, but simple subjects are conveyed in a likewise manner, no less carefully observed.

Prints from the series were released singly or in groups every few months, with the final image completed shortly before Yoshitoshi's death. The series proved tremendously popular, with patrons lining up to purchase the new releases as soon as they became available. Today, One Hundred Aspects of the Moon remains Yoshitoshi's most well-known work, characterized by his artistry, compassion, and sensitivity in portraying the human experience.

The Moon's Inner Vision - A fantastic image of Taira no Tomoume - the blind warrior. This is a fantastic illustration of his death battle as he fights off a blow directed at him from behind. A great print from the moon series showing the two warriors actively engaged in battle, the most furious action of any print in the series. Includes burnishing in the armor and the black fur sword case, and cloth embossing in the banner strewn across the ground. A wonderful choice for a collector.

Exterior Dimensions: 19"x23"
Interior Dimensions: 10.75"x15.50"

19" x 23"

18%

Jacob Herman | (203) 703-8762 | jacobherman83@gmail.com

Pickup Details

Jean Jacobs Gallery

New Canaan, CT, CT 06840

When to Pickup

Saturday, 11/7, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

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