Moon at Sekiguchi
関口の月
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Sekiguchi by moonlight offers a quieter, more contemplative nocturnal mood than Shotei's more dramatic compositions. Expect $500-$1,500 for post-earthquake editions and $1,800-$4,500 for pre-earthquake originals. The gentle luminosity of the moon against a dark sky rewards careful examination, as printing quality varies considerably between editions.
Description
A full moon rises over the hillside at Sekiguchi, its silver light reflected in the still waters of a pond. Trees frame the composition, their dark silhouettes creating a natural window through which the moon is viewed. The graduated blue of the night sky deepens from pale near the horizon to deep indigo at the top, demonstrating Shotei''s mastery of atmospheric bokashi printing.
