Gen'i Viewing the Moon from His Castle

This print is part of Yoshitoshi's famous series "100 Aspects of the Moon" which depicts scenes from traditional Chinese and Japanese history and lore. Gen'I (1536-1602), a wise priest and shrewd and successful politican relaxes at Kameyama Castle in Tamba Province. The accompanying poem reads, "Usually I dislike a cloudy sky - tonight I realize that it makes me appreciate the light of the moon".