Koson, “Willow and the Moon,” from the book “Japanese Ghost Paintings: The Sanyutei Encho Collection at Zensho-an” (Perikansha Publishing, 1995), ISBN: 4-48315-0887-X courtesy of A Journey Around My Skull
“Clad in black robes
I should have no attractions to
The shapes and scents of this world:
But how can I keep my vows
Gazing at today’s crimson maple leaves?”
— Otagaki Rengetsu (1791–1875)