Pluimbal tijdens Nieuwjaar 1850 - 1855

"Pluimbal tijdens Nieuwjaar" (Shuttlecock during New Year) is a Japanese woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige (I) (1797-1858). The artwork depicts two figures in traditional Japanese dress playing shuttlecock, a popular pastime during the New Year period. This work, which is part of the Rijksmuseum collection, showcases Hiroshige's mastery of detail and delicate color, with a subtle background of a pale blue sky. This print highlights the traditional Japanese culture of celebrating the new year.