Moon of the Lonely House - Stunning illustration from the famous story of the hag of the Lonely House on Adachi Moor, a tale that haunted Yoshitoshi throughout his lifetime. An old woman served a lord who suffered from a disease that could only be cured with the blood of children born in a certain month. The evil woman preyed on children, killing them and collecting the blood for her master. A hideous, wizened old crone, she peers around the entrance to her next victim's room, a flaming torch in hand printed in two colors. A knotted rope stretches across the scene, with a withered vine framing a view of the moon glowing in a deep black sky. An amazing design from this story and a Yoshitoshi masterpiece, with wonderful line work and fine bokashi shading in the sky.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

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

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Slight separation along horizontal fold at top edge, repaired. Slight toning and soiling, a few small creases. Please see photos for details. Good overall.