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Crescent Moon
三日月
by Ito Shinsui
- Date:
- 1934
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
A contemplative nocturnal scene with a crescent moon lending poetic atmosphere to the composition. Pre-earthquake first editions bring $4,000-$12,000, while later lifetime impressions trade at $1,500-$5,000. The interplay between moonlight and the figure's pose gives this print a lyrical quality that collectors find especially captivating.
Description
A woman stands in a night garden, a slender crescent moon visible above her. The deep blue of the night sky and the silvery moonlight create a romantic atmosphere that complements the woman''s contemplative mood. The print demonstrates Shinsui''s skill in rendering nocturnal scenes with subtle, atmospheric color.
