Album of Flowers and the Moon (Kagetsu jō 花月帖) 1836

This woodblock print, *Album of Flowers and the Moon*, depicts two figures in silhouette framed by a crescent moon. The scene is suggestive of an outdoor setting, with a roofline, foliage, and a stylized fence. The artist, Kawamura Kihō, was a renowned Japanese printmaker known for his innovative style and refined compositions. This print from 1836, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, demonstrates Kihō's ability to evoke a sense of atmosphere through simple, yet evocative lines. It is a fine example of the *surimono* (printed album leaf) genre, which flourished in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868).