One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
月百姿
About This Series
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon is Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's crowning achievement, a monumental series of 100 prints published between 1885 and 1892. Each print depicts a scene from Japanese and Chinese history, mythology, and literature, unified by the presence of the moon in various forms — as a celestial body, as moonlight illuminating a scene, or as a metaphorical presence. The series draws on tales from The Tale of Genji, Chinese poetry, samurai legends, ghost stories, and Buddhist lore. It represents the pinnacle of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique and is widely considered the last great masterwork of the ukiyo-e tradition.
Prints in This Series (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series?
One Hundred Aspects of the Moon is Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's crowning achievement, a monumental series of 100 prints published between 1885 and 1892. Each print depicts a scene from Japanese and Chinese history, mythology, and literature, unified by the presence of the moon in various forms — as a celestial body, as moonlight illuminating a scene, or as a metaphorical presence. The series draws on tales from The Tale of Genji, Chinese poetry, samurai legends, ghost stories, and Buddhist lore. It represents the pinnacle of traditional ukiyo-e woodblock printing technique and is widely considered the last great masterwork of the ukiyo-e tradition.
How many prints are in the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series?
The One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series contains 100 prints, created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi between 1885–1892.
Who created the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series?
The One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年), produced between 1885–1892.
Can I see all prints from the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series?
We currently have 4 of 100 known prints from the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series indexed in our collection. Browse them all on this page.
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