Jōganden no tsuki 1880

"Jōganden no tsuki" (Moon of the Upper Palace) is a woodblock print created in 1880 by the renowned Japanese artist Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892). This striking print depicts a figure in traditional Japanese attire, possibly a samurai, standing with a bow drawn, aiming at a deer. The scene is set under a full moon, with scattered autumn leaves suggesting a time of transition and change. Yoshitoshi's dramatic composition and use of bold colors create a sense of dynamic action and tension, characteristic of his work in the ukiyo-e genre.