Back to gallery
Snow on the Earth

Art Appreciation

This serene scene captures a quiet village street blanketed by thick, freshly fallen snow. The pale gray sky looms overhead, suffused with a flurry of delicate snowflakes that silently drift down and soften the outlines of houses and trees. The composition directs the eye along a narrow pathway winding through snow-laden rooftops and fences, where two small figures move under traditional umbrellas, their presence adding life amidst the winter stillness. Subtle details such as the snow-capped plants, carefully tied to wooden stakes, reflect a meticulous observation of nature and rural life.

The artist employs woodblock printing techniques characteristic of early 20th-century Japanese ukiyo-e, with fine gradations of gray and white hues that evoke a cold, refreshing atmosphere. The composition balances vertical elements like telephone poles with the horizontal spread of the roofs, creating a harmonious rhythm that soothes the viewer. Emotionally, the artwork conveys a quiet introspection, the hush of snowfall inviting contemplation and a sense of cozy isolation. Historically, this piece emerges from a period when traditional Japanese woodblock prints were evolving to capture serene landscapes, reflecting a shift towards modern aesthetics while preserving cultural motifs.

Snow on the Earth

Hasui Kawase

Category:

Created:

1925

Likes:

0

Dimensions:

2083 × 3092 px

Download:

Related artworks

Akasaka Benkei Bridge
Kagoshima Kotsuki River, 1922
Nikkō Kegon Waterfall
Full Moon over Matsuyama Castle
Travel Notes III (Souvenir from Beppu) 1928
Shimohonda-machi, Kanazawa
Scenery Collection of Japan: Hizen Kanie Beach 1923
Spring at Pubyong Pavilion, Modan Viewpoint, Pyongyang
Travel Notes III (Travel Souvenir Third Collection) Tazawa Lake Han-Suka Palace 1927
Rainbow of Kaga Hatta
Travel Diary I (Travel Souvenirs First Collection) Sendai Yamadera 1919
Travel Notes I (Miyage Izu Islands, Matsushima) 1919
Shiba Benten Pond 1929