This serene woodblock print captures a tranquil riverside scene under a soft snowfall. Stark silhouettes of dark buildings line the icy shore, their snow-covered roofs contrasting against a muted, pale twilight sky filled with gently falling snowflakes. The water below reflects shimmering hints of the falling snow and the surrounding structures, imparting a cool, calming palette dominated by icy blues and soft grays. The vertical composition and meticulous detail in the snowy textures bring out the quiet stillness and contemplative mood of a winter's evening. The delicate pattern of the falling snow almost seems to float downward, turning the scene into a tactile experience of cold and calm.

The artist’s masterful use of light and shadow emphasizes the interplay of dark wooden architecture with the soft white snow, evoking a nostalgic sense of place within an industrial waterside setting. Employing classical ukiyo-e techniques—the flat planes, controlled lines, and subtle gradations of color—this piece channels a moment frozen in time, both inviting and isolating. The scene’s emotional impact resonates with peaceful solitude yet a hint of loneliness, capturing the quiet endurance of human spaces amidst the natural elements. Created in 1934, it stands as a bridge between traditional Japanese art and the modern world, reminding the viewer of nature’s persistent presence in everyday life.