Moon of the pleasure quarters

Categories: One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (Tsuki hyakushi)

Number
#24

Date
03/1886

Title (Kanji)

Title (Rōmaji)

Description
The Yoshiwara district of Edo, known for its pleasure quarters, was also known for the cherry trees that lined the main avenue of Nakanochō. Viewing the cherry blossomsin spring was a popular attraction. Here, a courtesan stops in the moonlight to watch a child who is admiring the blossoms.

Additional information

Year Published	1886
Size	Ōban
Signed	Yoshitoshi, Yoshitoshi giga
Seals	Taiso, Yoshitoshi, Yoshitoshi no in
Subjects	Flowers, Moon, Trees/forest, Women
Editions	First
Publisher	Akiyama Buemon
Block Carvers	Esen, Naoyama, Nigouchi Enkatsu, Unknown, Yamamoto, Yoshihisa

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