Moon at Arakawa River
荒川の月
- Date:
- c. 1924
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Format:
- Oban
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
- Edition:
- Published by Watanabe Shozaburo
Description
Moonlight illuminates the Arakawa River, creating a shimmering path of silver light across the dark water. Reeds and grasses line the riverbank, their forms silhouetted against the luminous surface. The deep blue of the night sky and the silver-white of the moon''s reflection on the water create a scene of serene nocturnal beauty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Moon at Arakawa River (荒川の月) was created by Takahashi Shotei (高橋松亭) in c. 1924.
Moon at Arakawa River was published by Watanabe Shozaburo (c. 1924).
Moon at Arakawa River depicts landscapes, rivers & lakes, and moonlight.