Court Lady with Fan and Moon Behind Waves c. 1822

"Court Lady with Fan and Moon Behind Waves" is a woodblock print created by Yashima Gakutei in around 1822. The print depicts a court lady holding a large fan against a green background, with a depiction of a large wave cresting beneath a full moon in a square panel below. The scene is evocative of traditional Japanese imagery, featuring a woman in ornate dress against a backdrop of natural beauty. This print highlights Gakutei's ability to create delicate and intricately detailed scenes within the confines of the woodblock print medium. The artwork currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.