| Artist | Yoshitoshi TAISO (1839-1892) |
| Title | "Moon of Pure Snow at Asano River" (1885-92) ("Asanogawa Seisetsu no Tsuki") |
| Series | "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" ("Tsuki Hyakuhi") |
| Date | Dec 1885 (left margin: "Meiji 18") |
| Publisher | Akiyama Buemon |
| Carver/Printer | na |
| Image Size | 8 3/4 x 13 |
| Impression | Excellent. Skillful "bokashi" shading to sky, sun, and water area; extensive "gauffrage" heron's feathers, clouds/waves, and title cartouche; very highly detailed carving. |
| Condition | Nearly Excellent. Bright/fresh colors. (Discoloration bottom margin; few scattered marks--otherwise flawless. Retains original album backing.) |
| Reference/Illus | Stevenson's "Yoshitoshi's One Hundred Aspects of the Moon," pl#10. |
| Comments | Beautiful image of Chikako, the filial daughter commits suicide praying for her
father's release from a prison. Overall excellent condition--bright, fresh, and clean. |
| Item # | EG-380 |
| Price | $2100 (Guaranteed 1885 original) |