Mount Fuji with a Coating of Snow
- Date:
- 1991
- Medium:
- Woodblock print, ink and color on paper
- Dimensions:
- 48.5 × 64 cm
- Edition:
- Self-printed
- Source:
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
Description
Mount Fuji with a Coating of Snow (1991) captures the mountain in its most widely recognized seasonal state — the first autumn snowfall that dusts the upper slopes white while the lower mountain remains dark brown and green, the coating thin enough to reveal the mountain's structure beneath. Hagiwara's treatment emphasizes the contrast between the snow-dusted upper peak and the still-warm lower slopes, the gradation from white through grey to the colors of the un-snowed mountain below creating a composition of unusual tonal complexity. The "coating" of the title is precise and specific.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mount Fuji with a Coating of Snow was created by Hideo Hagiwara (萩原英雄) in 1991.
Mount Fuji with a Coating of Snow depicts landscapes, snow scenes, and mount fuji, set at Mount Fuji.
Mount Fuji with a Coating of Snow measures 48.5 × 64 cm.