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Snow at Inokashira

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This exquisite woodblock print captures a serene snowy scene featuring a majestic red temple gently nestled on a small island, surrounded by deep blue water. Large pine trees in the background, heavily frosted with snow, stretch upward beneath a softly averted sky where flakes descend continuously, lending a hushed stillness to the composition. The artist’s use of snowy white contrasts brilliantly with the vivid crimson of the temple’s walls and the rich, tranquil blue of the water, creating a harmonious yet vibrant color palette that evokes calm and contemplation.

The composition is carefully balanced; the temple’s prominent form anchors the scene, while the softly rounded shapes of snow-laden trees and the delicate figure holding an umbrella by the temple add subtle narrative touches and scale. The artist’s meticulous technique in woodblock printing shines through the precise line work and delicate gradations of color, evoking the tranquility and chill of a winter's day. Evoking traditional Japanese aesthetics, this work conjures emotions of quiet solitude and respectful appreciation for nature's beauty, echoing cultural reverence for seasonal changes and architectural elegance.

Snow at Inokashira

Hasui Kawase

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1928

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5936 × 8180 px

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