Woman in Moonlight
月の女
- Date:
- 1930
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
- Publisher:
- Watanabe Shozaburo
Typical Price
Bathing a woman in moonlight creates an ethereal quality unique among Kotondo's 21 lifetime designs. The interplay of silver light and shadow demanded masterful bokashi printing across the entire composition. "Woman in Moonlight" lifetime editions sell for $5,000-$14,000, while posthumous editions are $2,000-$4,500. This nocturnal subject has strong crossover appeal with landscape collectors.
Description
A woman stands bathed in cool moonlight, which casts a pale silvery glow over her face and kimono. The nocturnal setting creates an atmosphere of romantic mystery, with the woman''s contemplative expression suggesting private thoughts stirred by the beauty of the moonlit night. The subtle interplay of cool moonlight and warm flesh tones demonstrates Kotondo''s mastery of color relationships.
