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First Sunrise of the New Year

Woodblock Print
ca 1794 (Made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Images known as ukiyo-e (‘pictures of the floating world’) were immensely popular during the Edo period (1615–1868). Produced in very large numbers, they reflected a world that celebrated hedonism, consumerism and living for the moment. Depictions of beautiful women abounded, especially the glamorous and trend-setting courtesans of Japan’s major cities.


Object details

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Object type
Titles
  • First Sunrise of the New Year (generic title)
  • Beauties in the Four Seasons (series title)
Dimensions
  • Width: 9.625in
Gallery label
Beautiful Women Images known as ukiyo-e (‘pictures of the floating world’) were immensely popular during the Edo period (1615–1868). Produced in very large numbers, they reflected a world that celebrated hedonism, consumerism and living for the moment. Depictions of beautiful women abounded, especially the glamorous and trend-setting courtesans of Japan’s major cities. These five prints by leading artists show some of the variations in hair-style and kimono design of the time. (18/09/2015)
Summary
Images known as ukiyo-e (‘pictures of the floating world’) were immensely popular during the Edo period (1615–1868). Produced in very large numbers, they reflected a world that celebrated hedonism, consumerism and living for the moment. Depictions of beautiful women abounded, especially the glamorous and trend-setting courtesans of Japan’s major cities.
Collection
Accession number
E.3774-1953

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Record createdJanuary 4, 2007
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