Rising moon over Mount Nanping (Nanpeizan shogetsu) — History & Facts
In Rising Moon over Mount Nanping, the viewer is greeted by a tranquil landscape. The painting features a large, luminous moon rising over the majestic Mount Nanping. Soft blues and silvery whites dominate the color palette, creating a serene atmosphere.
The mountain is depicted with gentle curves, enhancing the sense of calm in the scene. This artwork is a woodblock print, a traditional Japanese technique known as Ukiyo-e. The intricate details and delicate lines showcase Yoshitoshi's skill in this medium. The use of color is particularly striking, with the moon's glow reflecting on the mountain's surface.
Viewers can appreciate the fine craftsmanship that went into creating this piece. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was a prominent figure in the Ukiyo-e movement during the late Edo and early Meiji periods. He is known for his ability to blend traditional themes with modern influences. Rising Moon over Mount Nanping reflects his fascination with nature and the changing seasons.
An interesting fact about this work is that it captures a moment of tranquility, contrasting with the often tumultuous events of Yoshitoshi's life.
More Artworks by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Frost fills the air and the autumn air is still/lines of returning geese cross the moon in the third hour-Kenshin, from the series Twelve Aspects of the Moon
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Looking Shy; The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era
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The Lonely House on Adachi Moor in Northern Japan
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Inaba Mountain moon (Inabayama no tsuki)
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Omori Hikoshichi
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
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The Saga Incident
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Bon Festival Moon (Bon no tsuki)
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Preparing to Take a Stroll; The Wife of a Nobleman of the Meiji Period
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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