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Moon through Rain at Gohan Matsu — 五本松雨月 by Kobayashi Kiyochika — Japanese Woodblock print

Moon through Rain at Gohan Matsu — 五本松雨月

by Kobayashi Kiyochika

Meiji/Taishō Prints
MoonlightNight ScenesRain
Medium:
Woodblock print
Format:
Oban

Typical Price

  • Fine atmospheric night or light-picture scene in excellent condition: $2,000–$8,000
  • Good condition kosen-ga landscape: $500–$2,000
  • Later impression or average condition: $150–$600

Description

Gohonmatsu — the "Five Pine Trees" landmark on the Sumida's western bank — appears again in this variant of Kiyochika's recurrent rain-and-moonlight subject, the Japanese title 五本松雨月 (Gohan matsu ame tsuki) precisely labelling the atmospheric double effect. Rain falls diagonally across the frame while the moon's disc, visible through the downpour, casts diffuse light on the wet ground and dark river surface. The subject was among Kiyochika's most atmospheric achievements in combining precipitation and nocturnal luminosity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moon through Rain at Gohan Matsu — 五本松雨月 was created by Kobayashi Kiyochika (小林清親).

Moon through Rain at Gohan Matsu — 五本松雨月 depicts moonlight, night scenes, and rain.