New Year's Morning
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A popular subject reproduced with frequency by woodcut makers in Suzhou was the auspicious first morning of the New Year. The imagery of a crowd of women and children in a lavish garden complex symbolizes wishes for abundant offspring and career success. The evergreen trees and cheerful activities taking place amid a snowy landscape evoke an atmosphere of renewal.
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