- Hatsuhinode (Sunrise at New Year) - Sunset the carver Monju

the carver Monju

This is one of my favorite Ikuta's prints

The striking woodblock print "Summer"

Block-signed "UN" in the lower right coner of the image

With its simple design and amazing colors

- Hatsuhinode (Sunrise at New Year) - Sunset the carver MonjuThe Japanese woodblock print 'Hatsuhinode' (Sunrise at New Year) is by Chki Eishsai (dates of birth and death unknown). The design was originally created during the Edo period and later issued as a recarved edition by the Adachi publisher in the Showa era. This print is considered Chkis finest design and is regarded as one of the great masterpieces of ukiyo e. Fine, darker silver mica enriches the sky, while the colors and contrasts are especially