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This print is a reference to one of the most celebrated poems of Chinese literature, composed near the end of year 1082 by Su Dongpo, or Su Shi, during a boating party to th place of the battle that marled the defeat of Cao Cao (155-220), a Chinese general that usurped imperial power near the Han Dinasty. The print follows the Zhe style, a painting school related to the literati movement, that also inspired prints #57 (see here) and #80 (see here) of the series. |
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Id |
EMA025 |
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Artist |
Yoshitoshi Taiso (1839-1892) |
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Serie |
Tsuki hyakushi - One hundred aspects of the moon |
Title |
Moon of the Red Cliffs (print #81 of series) |
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Signature |
Yoshitoshi |
Seal |
Taiso |
Publisher |
Akiyama
Buemon |
Date |
1889 |
Format |
Oban Tate-e |
Dimensions |
24,1 x 34,9 cm |
Impression |
Good |
Colors |
Good |
Preservation |
Good |
Condition |
Margin trimming and album backing, transfer stains from metallic pigments, light toning, foxing, light wear and soiling |