Moon Rising on Musashi Moor - Stunning Utamaro triptych depicting beauties crossing Musashi Moor as an enormous full moon rises above the horizon. The women carry paper lanterns on poles and fans as they walk through the tall grasses, the couple at left waiting for their companions to catch up. Beautifully detailed with subtle shimmering mica on the moon and embossing on the lanterns and fans. A lovely design, rarely seen in reprint.

Woodblock reprints - In the 20th century, artists and publishers collaborated to recreate famous woodblock prints for interested Japanese collectors and Westerners looking for rare designs. New blocks were made, and the prints were painstakingly printed by artisan printers in the same method as the 19th century originals - one block for each color. Woodblock reprints were an opportunity to collect and enjoy a famous design at a small fraction of the price of an original. They still are today.

Artist - Utamaro (1750 - 1806)

Image Size - 21 1/2" x 10 3/4"

Condition - This triptych with excellent color and detail. Three separate panels. A couple faint spots. Please see photos for details.