Moon of Kintoki's Mountain
- Series:
- One Hundred Aspects of the Moon (print 79 of 100)
- Date:
- October 1890
- Medium:
- Woodblock print (nishiki-e), ink and color on paper
- Format:
- Oban
- Dimensions:
- 37 × 25.2 cm
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
"Moon of Kintoki's Mountain" (October 1890) depicts the folkloric superhero Kintoki—also called Kintarō—the wild child raised among mountain animals who grew into the warrior Sakata no Kintoki. This print from Yoshitoshi's "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon" series frames Kintoki against the mountain moonscape, linking his legendary physical power to the natural grandeur of the peaks. The moon functions both as a narrative element and as a philosophical symbol of transience and illumination that runs throughout the series.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Moon of Kintoki's Mountain was created by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年) in October 1890.
Yes — Moon of Kintoki's Mountain is part of the One Hundred Aspects of the Moon series (print 79 of 100) by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi.
Moon of Kintoki's Mountain depicts landscapes, moonlight, and night scenes.
Moon of Kintoki's Mountain measures 37 × 25.2 cm (Oban format).