102.5cm
40¼"
40¼"
46.2cm
18¼"
18¼"
Approximate Measurements
Artwork Panel: 28cm x 40.8cm ≈ 11" x 16"
Silk/Brocade: 37.2cm x 102.5cm ≈ 14½" x 40¼"
Width at Wooden Knobs: 46.2cm ≈ 18¼"
Close up view of the artwork mounted to this silk brocade wall scroll
This depicts the most famous scene from the series, "One Hundred Aspects of the Moon". The Japanese title is, "Inabayama no Tsuki".
Incredible, dramatic night scene showing Hideyoshi bravely climbing a hidden route to the Gifu castle. The daring plan to take the castle was successful due to Hideyoshi's ingenuity and courage. A huge moon dominates the scene placed low in the print to give the image weight. The moon backlights susuki grass - combining two of Yoshitoshi's favorite design elements. Hideyoshi carries a long katana stretching from the moon to the title cartouche in the print.
Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) was a Japanese artist. He is widely recognized as the last great master of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock printing and painting. He is also regarded as one of the form's greatest innovators.
This is a giclée print reproduction of a very old Japanese woodblock print. It's a beautiful reproduction of a centuries-old piece of Japanese art and history.
Original artist: Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892).
Original woodblock was created in Japan, around 1885.
Woodblock printing, often considered the precursor to the modern printing press, was first developed in China and later brought to Japan, where artists refined the technique into a unique art form. In Japan, these prints are called 木版畫 ("Moku Hanga"). Most were created during the Edo period (1603–1867), though production continued into the early 20th century.
Japanese artists would first create a "template painting" depicting scenes of daily life, including women washing clothes, men writing poetry, samurai battles, and occasionally more dramatic subjects. These template images, known as 浮世絵 (Ukiyo-e, or "Floating World"), were then carved into wood by skilled artisans. Another specialist applied wet ink or pigments to the carved blocks, and a sheet of handmade paper was pressed on to create the final print. This collaborative process produced vibrant, detailed artworks much faster than hand-painting hundreds of copies.
Original Japanese woodblock prints from the Edo period can sell for $800 to $20,000. Our prints are high-quality reproductions, crafted to capture the look and feel of the originals, though experts will recognize them as reproductions.
We use authentic handmade kozo (mulberry) paper—the same paper Japanese printmakers used centuries ago. Archival, UV-resistant pigment inks ensure long-lasting color, with laboratory testing showing up to 95 years of fade-free enjoyment if kept out of direct sunlight. Each reproduction is carefully color-corrected and restored, bringing the Edo period artwork to life for your wall.
Photographer Jeremy Cowart and the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 giclée printer used to create these reproductions.
Printing on delicate handmade paper is challenging. After testing multiple high-end printers, we found the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-2000 delivers the precision and quality needed, using 12 archival inks and 18,432 nozzles. Each print is then sent to our Beijing workshop, where it is mounted into a handmade wall scroll, ready-to-hang without the need for expensive framing, giving your piece an authentic Japanese look.
Because the original artist has long passed, these works are public domain. In some cases, we license high-resolution scans of original prints, or even scan 200-year-old originals ourselves. This dedication ensures you receive a stunning Japanese woodblock print reproduction at an affordable price, making traditional Asian art accessible to everyone.
Want a custom wall scroll or unique print size? Just contact us!
We can print larger sizes, choose your preferred paper texture, and select silk brocade colors. Ready-to-frame prints can ship in days, while custom wall scrolls may take several weeks. Either way, the result is a truly one-of-a-kind piece of Japanese art.