- Oshōgatsu (New Year) -

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The small-format woodblock print “Oshōgatsu” (New Year) by Sumio Kawakami depicts two women in vibrant kimonos holding hagoita—traditional battledores associated with New Year festivities—set against a vivid yellow background. Cheerful and charming, it is a delightful work that captures the joyful spirit of the season. The artist’s block signature, “Sumi,” appears in the lower left corner of the image.

Technique: Woodblock
Paper size: 6 and 1/4 x 5 inches (15.8 x 12.5 cm) 
Image size: 4 and 1/4 x 4 and 5/8 inches (10.8 x 11.8 cm) 
Sheet number: N/A
Date: N/A
Signed: The artist’s block signed “Sumi” on the lower left corner of the image. 
Condition: Overall in good condition. Two faint spots are present on the top margin, one of which is visible near the image. A faint ink smudge appears on the lower right corner of the bottom margin, as shown. A close-up photo of the top margin has been included for reference. The price has been adjusted accordingly.

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