Taiso YOSHITOSHI (1839 – 1890)

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Yugao, the mysterious girl who appears to Prince Genji as told by Murasaki Shikibu in Genji Monogatari ( written c 1000 A.D. ). The set entitled “One Hundred Aspects of the Moon” published by Akiyama Buemon between 1885-92 ( this design being 1886 ).

Very good early impression. Very good colour. Slightly trimmed left margin and light album backing. Signed Yoshitoshi.

Status: Sold