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Yoshiwara in Moonlight
吉原の月
- Date:
- c. 1920
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
The Yoshiwara pleasure quarter bathed in moonlight carries both atmospheric beauty and historical intrigue. Post-earthquake editions typically sell for $600-$2,000, while pre-1923 originals can reach $2,500-$5,000. Moonlit scenes remain among the most coveted of all Shotei subjects, and the Yoshiwara setting adds a layer of cultural fascination for collectors.
Description
A moonlit view of a traditional quarter of old Tokyo, with tile-roofed buildings bathed in silver light. A few figures move through the quiet streets, their presence adding a note of human activity to the predominantly architectural composition. The interplay of moonlight and shadow across the rooftops and streets creates a nostalgic evocation of pre-modern Tokyo.
