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First Painting of New Year
First Painting of New Year
First Painting of New Year

First Painting of New Year

Artist (born Japan, 1771; died Japan, 1844)
Date1890s
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsMat Overall: 15 1/2 x 13 in. (39.4 x 33 cm)
Sheet Overall: 8 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. (21.3 x 18.4 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James W. Lyon by exchange
Object number1975.14.4
DescriptionWoman sitting on a mat surrounded by drawing supplies with her drawing of Mount Fuji in front of her. A small boy is sitting behind her working with a box of ink.
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