Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza is a festive urban scene capturing Tokyo's premier shopping district in its holiday finery. This celebratory subject has particular cultural charm and seasonal appeal. Studio editions from the Yoshida workshop range from $300-$900, while jizuri self-printed impressions trade for $700-$1,600. The New Year's theme makes this print an appealing seasonal display piece for collectors.
Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza depicts Tokyo's most famous commercial avenue at the traditionally quiet hours of the New Year holiday, when the city's usually frantic pace slows and the streets take on an unusual stillness. The Ginza on New Year's morning — largely empty of the usual crowd, its shop shutters closed, the cold winter light catching the street's characteristic architecture — offered Yoshida a subject that combined urban topography with the particular atmosphere of Japan's most important seasonal transition. The quiet streets and clean winter light create a composition of austere beauty.
Woodblock print
1928
Color lithograph
1930
Color lithograph
1948
Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
Curated cross-cuts that include this print.
Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza was created by Toshi Yoshida (吉田遠志).
Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza uses Nishiki-e, Moku-hanga, and Kento, on woodblock print.
Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza was published by Yoshida Studio.
Morning of New Year's Day in Ginza depicts urban scenes, set at Ginza.
