Thank you for visiting. Reproduction woodblock print by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi Title: “Kumasaka – Oboroyonotsuki (Hazy- Night Moon)” From the famous series One Hundred Aspects of the Moon. 26.5 × 36.5 cm. 10.4 × 14.4 in. Technique: Woodblock print Paper: Traditional Japanese washi paper. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi is one of the most popular ukiyo-e artists, known for his distinctive and dramatic style. “Kumasaka – Oboroyazuki, “. Is a faithful hand-printed woodblock reproduction of one of his most celebrated designs, carefully recreated to preserve Yoshitoshi’s masterful composition. Photo #4 shows the actual woodblocks used and the reverse side of the print. The slight dye transfer visible on the back is proof that this is hand-printed, not a modern offset or digital print. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was an ukiyo-e artist active from the late Edo period through the early Meiji era. He entered the studio of Utagawa Kuniyoshi at the age of 12 and produced a wide range of works including historical scenes, beauties, genre scenes, classical themes, and battle prints. Yoshitoshi is especially admired for his innovative compositions and techniques. His ability to capture dramatic moments-almost like a freeze-frame in motion-has led many to regard him as a forerunner of modern manga and graphic storytelling. “One Hundred Aspects of the Moon” is a series of large-format nishiki-e prints published over a seven-year period from 1885 to 1892. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi had a deep personal fascination with the moon-partly inspired by his own name-and this series is considered his late-life masterpiece. It consists of one hundred designs inspired by moon-related legends, Noh drama, and Kabuki theater. ” Kumasaka – Oboroyonotsuki (Hazy- Night Moon) ” depicts a dramatic scene from Noh theater. The ghost of Kumasaka Chohan, disguised as a monk, appears before a traveling priest and reenacts the moment of his defeat by Ushiwakamaru, expressing his lingering regret and resentment. The dynamic pose, vivid use of primary colors, and bold composition create a powerful sense of immediacy and drama, showcasing Yoshitoshi’s exceptional artistic vision. These charges are the responsibility of the purchaser.