The moon of the moor (Harano no tsuki) — History & Facts
In The Moon of the Moor (Harano no tsuki), the viewer is greeted by a tranquil landscape bathed in moonlight. The colors are predominantly cool, with shades of blue and silver dominating the scene. The moor is depicted with gentle undulations, creating a sense of depth and serenity.
Silhouetted against the luminous sky, the landscape evokes a peaceful atmosphere. This artwork is a woodblock print, a technique that allows for intricate details and vibrant colors. The precision of the lines and the careful layering of colors are characteristic of Ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese art form. Viewers can appreciate the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into each print, highlighting Yoshitoshi's skill in this medium.
The dimensions are approximately 25 x 35 cm, making it a modest yet impactful 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 innovative compositions and dramatic use of color. The Moon of the Moor reflects his ability to blend traditional themes with a modern sensibility.
An interesting fact about this work is that it captures the essence of nature's beauty, a recurring theme in Yoshitoshi's oeuvre.
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
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Fukami Jikyu in maanlicht
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Looking Shy; The Manners of a Young Girl of the Meiji Era
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

The Lonely House on Adachi Moor in Northern Japan
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Inaba Mountain moon (Inabayama no tsuki)
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

Omori Hikoshichi
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi

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
More Landscape Art

The Starry Night
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View of Delft
Johannes Vermeer

Water Lilies
Claude Monet

The Grand Canal, Venice, looking north-west from the Ca' Corner to the Ca' Contarini degli Scrigni, with the campanile of Santa Maria della Carità
Canaletto

Windsor Castle
Canaletto

The Grand Canal looking North-East from the Palazzo Dolfin-Manin to the Rialto Bridge
Canaletto
