

The image depicts a monochromatic landscape painting titled "Traveling by Moonlight" by Kawabata Gyokushō. A full moon is centered in the gray sky. Trees line the top and left side of the painting. A group of tall evergreen trees are clustered together on a hillside. The ground below is barren except for the trees and a few bushes. A figure walks on a path curving around the hill, carrying a long bow and quiver of arrows on their back. The figure walks over a bridge spanning a river or stream. The artist's signature is written vertically on the right side in black ink, accompanied by a small red seal. The color palette is shades of gray, with no other colors present. The painting style appears traditional Japanese.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1887–92
- Medium:
- Album leaf; ink and color on silk
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 476 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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