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This print stands well apart from the historical and legendary themes that make the bulk of this series. It presents a couple of peasants enjoying the end of a summer day with their small child (the top of the child shaved head can be seen at her left side). The poem at the top cartouche says "Pleasure is this, to lie cool under the moonflower bower, the man in his undershirt, the woman in her slip". |
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Id |
EMA023 |
Artist |
Yoshitoshi Taiso (1839-1892) |
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Serie |
Tsuki hyakushi - One hundred aspects of the moon |
Title |
Cool under the Moonflower (print #88 of series) |
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Signature |
Yoshitoshi |
Seal |
Taiso |
Publisher |
Akiyama
Buemon |
Date |
10/12/1889 |
Format |
Oban Tate-e |
Dimensions |
24,1 x 34,9 cm |
Impression |
Good |
Colors |
Good |
Preservation |
Good |
Condition |
Margin trimming, small loss to upper left corner and a bigger one in right margin, mottled toning, some foxing, light wear and soiling |