New Year's Day of the Year of Horse c. early 19th century

"New Year's Day of the Year of the Horse" is a woodblock print by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai from the early 19th century. This small-scale print features a black horse outlined in shades of gray, standing beneath a flowering plum branch. The horse is depicted in a dynamic pose, emphasizing the auspicious symbolism associated with the animal in Japanese culture. Hokusai's signature, along with a poem, are visible on the right side of the composition, adding a poetic element to this striking work.