Moon at Arakawa River
荒川の月
- Date:
- c. 1924
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Moonlight reflecting off the Arakawa River produces a silvery nocturnal scene of considerable atmospheric beauty. Post-earthquake editions bring $500-$1,800, while pre-1923 impressions with the 6mm seal reach $2,000-$5,000. Shotei's moonlit river views are particularly effective due to the Watanabe workshop's skill with luminous bokashi printing.
Description
Moonlight illuminates the Arakawa River, creating a shimmering path of silver light across the dark water. Reeds and grasses line the riverbank, their forms silhouetted against the luminous surface. The deep blue of the night sky and the silver-white of the moon''s reflection on the water create a scene of serene nocturnal beauty.
