Festival Night Fireworks 1924

"Festival Night Fireworks" is a woodblock print by Yamamura Toyonari, created in 1924. The print depicts a vibrant, colorful firework display exploding over a cityscape, with houses and trees silhouetted against the nighttime sky. Toyonari's work is known for its evocative use of color and line, and this piece captures the joyous atmosphere of a traditional Japanese festival. The print's simple composition emphasizes the spectacle of the fireworks, creating a sense of wonder and awe. This work exemplifies the "shin-hanga" movement, which emerged in Japan in the early 20th century and sought to revitalize the traditional art of woodblock printing.