Nieuwjaarsdag in het jaar van de haan
1889
Medium
nishiki-e
Dimensions
251; 241
About this artwork
Een haan, kip en twee kuikens op de stok van een bamboe gordijn waaraan traditionele Nieuwjaarsdecoratie van bladeren, stro en varenblad.
Art Historical Context
**Nieuwjaarsdag in jaar van de haanNew Year's Day in the of the Rooster)** Shibata Zeshin1807–1891) a joyful family moment from 1889, the Year of the Rooster in Chinese zodiac cycle. This intimate nishiki-e woodblock print depicts a proud rooster, attentive hen, and two fluffy chicks perched on a bamboo rod, festooned with traditional New Year's decorations of leaves, straw, and fern fronds. At just 241 × 251 mm, its compact size suggests it was designed as a personal talisman or greeting, evoking warmth and domestic harmony during Japan's festive osechi season. Shibata Zeshin, a Meiji-era ma...
About the Artist
Shibata Zeshin · 1807–1891
Japanese, 1807–1891