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Spring Snow at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

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The artwork elegantly captures a tranquil winter scene at Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, where snow blankets the architectural details and the surrounding landscape. Two figures dressed in traditional attire, one in blue and the other in red, stand under straw umbrellas on a wooden terrace, their presence adding a human warmth to the cool, serene atmosphere. Snowflakes fall gently across the scene, rendered with exquisite precision, contributing to a sense of softness and quietude that permeates the composition.

The delicate gradations of color, from the deepening blue sky to the muted whites of the snow, reveal Hasui Kawase's mastery of the shin-hanga woodblock print technique. The meticulous layering of colors and careful attention to light create a dynamic yet peaceful ambiance. The balanced composition—with the temple's tiered roofs and pagoda framed elegantly against the snowy backdrop—guides the eye smoothly through the image, evoking a meditative calm. This piece not only celebrates the serene beauty of winter in Kyoto but also reflects the historical significance of preserving traditional Japanese landscapes through ukiyo-e style in the early 20th century.

Spring Snow at Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Hasui Kawase

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1932

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2066 × 3052 px

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