Hazy Night Moon - One of the series masterworks, this great design illustrates the ghost of the renegade priest Kumasaka Chohan, who was killed during a thwarted attempt to steal from a gold merchant at an inn in Akasaka. The ghost began to appear to a Buddhist priest in the Akasaka area. In this dramatic design, the ghost strikes a fierce pose with his feet spread firmly apart, a naginata in his hand. He wears a cloth priest's headdress, and colorful patterned robes, his red and yellow pants boldly patterned with thunderbolts. The background is shaded from deep blue to lighter blue, providing a dramatic contrast to the figure. Beautifully detailed with embossing on the white cloth sash. A terrific print from the 100 Moon series and a piece highly sought after by collectors.

Artist - Yoshitoshi (1839 - 1892)

Image Size - 12 7/8" x 8 3/4" + margins as shown

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail. Backed with thin old paper. Some light rubbing and soiling at edges. Please see photos for details. Nice overall.