As the Moon Shines Serenely - An intriguing image, this Yoshitoshi print depicts Minamoto no Tsunenobu and the leg of a giant demon striding away. While watching the full moon, Tsunenobu heard the sound of clothes being pounded, and he recited a poem. After he finished, a giant demon appeared and responded with a verse of his own. He then marched away, leaving Tsunenobu unharmed. Here, the nobleman looks up in surprise at the hairy leg and swirling clouds, the demon's robe fluttering in the breeze as he walks past a full moon. A striking design with fine bokashi shading in the background and lamp, and burnishing in the black court cap. A wonderful depiction of this magical story from ancient Japan.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 13" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. A few small wormholes, repaired. A few small marks. Please see photos for details. Good overall.