Mother and Children at the New Year 1735 - 1799

"Mother and Children at the New Year" is a painting by Utagawa Toyoharu, a prominent Japanese artist. Created between 1735 and 1799, the artwork depicts a mother and her two children, showcasing the artist's distinctive style in depicting everyday life scenes in the Edo period. The painting is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and captures the intimate moments of a family celebration during the New Year. The work is a valuable example of Toyoharu's contributions to the development of ukiyo-e, the traditional Japanese woodblock printing art, and offers a glimpse into Japanese family life and customs of the 18th century.