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Moon Seen Beyond Shinagawa by Kobayashi Kiyochika — Japanese Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper, 1884

Moon Seen Beyond Shinagawa

by Kobayashi Kiyochika

Meiji/Taishō Prints
MoonlightNight Scenes
Date:
1884
Medium:
Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
Format:
Oban
Dimensions:
36.2 × 24.4 cm

Typical Price

  • Scarce early Meiji Tokyo scene or kosen-ga (light-picture) in excellent condition: $8,000–$30,000
  • Fine atmospheric night or light-ray scene: $2,000–$8,000
  • Good condition early Tokyo print: $500–$2,000

Description

Kiyochika captures the Shinagawa coast bathed in moonlight, the harbor waters shimmering with reflected silver light in his signature kōsen-ga style. Boats rest at anchor in the middle distance while the luminous orb of the moon floats beyond the coastal headland, casting the entire scene in an otherworldly glow. Printed in 1884, this work demonstrates the artist's mastery of atmospheric effects drawn from his study of Western oil painting technique.

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The great victory of our Naval forces near Phung-to in Korea by Kobayashi Kiyochika

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Evening Moon at Nakanoshima, Sapporo (Sapporo Nakanoshima no yuzuki), from the series "Collection of Views of Japan, Eastern Japan Edition (Nihon fukei shu higashi Nihon hen)" by Kawase Hasui

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moon Seen Beyond Shinagawa was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親) in 1884.

Moon Seen Beyond Shinagawa depicts moonlight and night scenes.

Moon Seen Beyond Shinagawa measures 36.2 × 24.4 cm (Oban format).