good first things yourself Monotachiyoshi title

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good first things yourself Monotachiyoshi title

It is good to make the first things yourself Monotachiyoshi (title on object) A series for the Hanazono poetry association Hanazono bantsuzuki (series title on object), A woman measures dust with plovers on it, a scissors and ruler lie on the floor next to her. With two poems. The prints from this series are in line with the belief that the first activities of the new year were extra special. The red cartouche on the prints refers to almanacs in which it was indicated which activities could or could not be undertaken on certain days by people born in a certain year. Totoya Hokkei (mentioned on object), Japan, c. 1822, paper, colour woodcut, h 203 mm × w 178 mm

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Media ID 19543820

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1822 Activities Almanacs Belief Certain Days Certain Year Colour Woodcut Extra Special First Activities Floor Next Good Line New Year People Born Plovers Prints Refers Red Cartouche Scissors Series Title Title Totoya Hokkei Two Poems Undertaken Mentioned

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a scene that embodies the essence of new beginnings and the importance of personal effort. Titled "Good First Things Yourself Monotachiyoshi" it is part of a series created for the Hanazono poetry association called "Hanazono Bantsuzuki". In this particular image, we see a woman meticulously measuring dust adorned with delicate plovers. The presence of a pair of scissors and a ruler on the floor next to her suggests that she is engaged in an act of creation or perhaps even purification. Two poems accompany this artwork, adding depth and meaning to its visual narrative. The prints in this series reflect the belief that the initial activities undertaken at the beginning of each year hold special significance. The red cartouche seen on these prints alludes to traditional almanacs, which guided individuals born in specific years about suitable actions for certain days. Created by Totoya Hokkei around 1822 using paper and color woodcut techniques, this artwork transports us back to ancient Japan, where craftsmanship and attention to detail were highly valued. It serves as a reminder that taking charge of our own destiny through self-initiated endeavors can lead to extraordinary outcomes.

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