The Moon and the Abandoned Old Woman - #97
Artist
Tsukioka (Taiso) Yoshitoshi
(Japanese, 1839 - 1892)
Series Publisher
Akiyama Buemon
Date1891
Place of ManufactureAsia
Mediumwoodcut
DimensionsOverall (sheet measurements; image: 32.8 x 22.2 cm): 36 x 23.8 cm
ClassificationsFINE ART
Credit LineGift of Judith Patt
Object number2012.023.016
DescriptionPrint depicts a night scene with a man carrying an old woman up a mountain to abandon her. There is a moon in the sky and a large prominent pine tree (symbol of happy old age).Status
Not on view
Tsukioka (Taiso) Yoshitoshi
Tsukioka (Taiso) Yoshitoshi
Tsukioka (Taiso) Yoshitoshi
