Chrysanthemums and the Rising Moon

Suzuki Harunobu (Japanese, c. 1725-1770)

Date

c. 1766

Medium

Color woodblock print; chuban

A woman arranges chrysanthemums beside a screen as a pale moon rises outside, the whole scene in soft pinks and grays. It is quieter than the other prints here, but the composition and color balance make it work well paired with bolder pieces.

• Museum-sourced, public domain (CC0)
• Printed and shipped in the US
• Museum record at Art Institute of Chicago

Furnishing a whole wall? Let the curator hang a set in this style