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Sunrise at New Year (Takamizawa)

Size: 37.5cm by 25.0cm (14.76 in by 9.84 in) | Enlargement | Shipping Code: [L] ?

Designer: Eishosai Choki

Era: Pre-war | Currency: $ / £ / €

Price: ¥ 16,000$ 115.00£ 86.00€ 98.50 [Item has been sold]

Description: This print is considered one of Chōki’s finest designs and a masterpiece of ukiyo-e. It belongs to a rare and luxurious series depicting beauties through the four seasons of the year, distinguished by the use of blown mica.

It shows a young woman standing beside a small water butt (Chozubachi), clutching her kimono at the collar, a gesture that suggests the chill of winter. Despite the cold, she gazes contemplatively at the rising New Year’s sun, likely from a balcony. The great arc of the sun emerges over the horizon in a deep, resonant red. Gray mica is applied to the sky and clouds, creating a subtle shimmering effect that enhances the overall design.

The back has residue of glue and backing paper still attached. The print is toned.

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