Nieuwe zee der kunsten - 31 Possibly 1905

This cover for a book of poems, *Nieuwe zee der kunsten - 31*, is a fine example of Japanese woodblock printing by artist Furuya Kōrin. Kōrin, who was active from 1875 to 1910, employed a minimalist aesthetic typical of the *Shin Hanga* (New Prints) movement. The cover is adorned with a delicate pattern of flowing lines and three stylized snowflakes. The text written vertically in black ink adds to the artwork's simple yet elegant design. The piece, housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an excellent representation of the refined design sensibility of this era.