Streetwalker by moonlight — History & Facts
In Streetwalker by Moonlight, the viewer is drawn into a nighttime scene illuminated by soft moonlight. The colors are rich and deep, with shades of blue and gray dominating the composition. A solitary figure, a streetwalker, is depicted in a moment of pause, her clothing flowing elegantly around her.
The background features a serene urban landscape, adding to the atmosphere of the night. This artwork is a woodblock print, a traditional Japanese technique known as Ukiyo-e. The details are intricate, showcasing Yoshitoshi's skill in capturing the textures of fabric and the play of light. The use of color is striking, with a focus on contrasts that enhance the figure's presence.
The print measures approximately 25 x 35 cm, making it a delicate yet impactful piece. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi was a prominent figure in the Ukiyo-e movement during the late Edo and early Meiji periods. Streetwalker by Moonlight reflects his interest in the lives of urban dwellers and the complexities of modern life. An interesting fact about this work is that it captures the fleeting moments of beauty and solitude in the bustling streets of Japan.
Yoshitoshi's prints often explore themes of love, loss, and the transient nature of 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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Fukami Jikyu in maanlicht
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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
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Inaba Mountain moon (Inabayama no tsuki)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Omori Hikoshichi
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One Hundred Aspects of the Moon
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Saga Incident
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Bon Festival Moon (Bon no tsuki)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Preparing to Take a Stroll; The Wife of a Nobleman of the Meiji Period
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi
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